Galápagos Islands
Archipelago in Ecuador
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The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a...
Major islands: 18
Total islands: 127
Currency: the US dollar
Area: 27,191 km2 (10,499 sq mi)
Capital city: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Coordinates: 0°30′S 90°30′W / 0.500°S 90.500°W
Highest elevation: 1,707 m (5600 ft)