Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, also known informally as the Canaries, are a Spanish autonomous community and archipelago in Macaronesia in the Atlantic Ocean.
At their closest point to the African mainland, they are 100 kilometres west of Morocco.
They are the southernmost of the autonomous communities of Spain.
The islands have a population of 2.2 million people and are the most populous special territory of the European Union.
The seven main islands are (from largest to smallest in area) Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.
In ancient times, the island chain was often referred to as "the Fortunate Isles".
Because of their location, the Canary Islands have historically been considered a link between the four continents of Africa, North America, South America, and Europe.
Mount Teide is the highest peak in Spain and the 4th tallest volcano in the world, measured from its base on the ocean floor.
Climatic condition:
They have a subtropical climate.
Temperatures are warm and show little seasonal variation.
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