Location-Located in the North West coast of Africa and consists of seven large islands and several smaller islands.
Area-7242 sq km
Climate-The Islands are known as Happy Islands as it enjoys a temperate spring like climate throughout the year.
Terrain-vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta
Natural hazards-Periodic droughts
Demography-Population: 1,843 755
Ethnic groups: Guanches
Languages: English, Spanish
Government-Parliamentary monarchy
Administrative Divisions-Two provinces—La Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Currency-Euro
Exchange rates-1 Euro =1.21285 USD
Fiscal year-Calendar year
Communication System-Telephones,
Transport System-Airways, waterways, roadways
Major Cities-Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, Fuerteventura.
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