Canary Islands

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The Canary Islands (Spanish Islas Canarias) are an archipelago of the Kingdom of Spain consisting of seven islands of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean.

They form an autonomous community of Spain. The name derives probably from a north African tribe (the Canarii) or possibly the Latin term Insularia Canaria meaning Island of the Dogs, a name applied originally only to the island of Gran Canaria.

Location: Northwest side of Africa. anary Islands are part of Sapin.
Geographic coordinates: 28° 24' N, 16° 6' W
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