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The Canary Islands, also known informally as The Canaries, are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and the southernmost Autonomous Community of Spain. They are located in the northwest of Africa, with the closest point to the continent being 100 kilometres away. The islands have a population of 2.25 million people and are the most populous overse…
The Canary Islands, also known informally as The Canaries, are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and the southernmost Autonomous Community of Spain. They are located in the northwest of Africa, with the closest point to the continent being 100 kilometres away. The islands have a population of 2.25 million people and are the most populous overseas special territory of the European Union.
  • Capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (executive and legislative) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (executive and judicial)
  • Largest city: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Highest elevation: 3,715 m (12,188 ft)
  • Country: Spain
  • Official language: Spanish
  • Ethnic groups (2025): 76.8% Spaniards · 23.2% foreign-born
  • Religion: Mostly Catholic
Data from: en.wikipedia.org