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NAME
Galapagos Islands
COUNTRY
Ecuador
ADDRESS
Pacific Ocean

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About Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands is a group of islands that comes under the territory of the Republic of Ecuador. It is situated 906 kilometers away from continental Ecuador. It has a total of 21 islands and covers an area of 7880 kilometers square. It was discovered by Fray Tomás de Berlanga in 1535. The island is home to a variety of species, many of which are endemic. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. It could be visited by paying a ticket price of 100 US Dollars.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Galapagos Islands

  • life on the islands provided a basis for the theory of evolution given by Charles Darwin. He had written a book named "The Voyage of the Beagle" on the basis of collections and observation at the island.
  • To conserve the marine life and endemic species on the island, about 97% of the island is declared as a national park.
  • The island is also home to a number of active volcanos and numerous eruptions took place in a period of over the last hundred years on this island.
    The island is also home to a number of active volcanos and numerous eruptions took place in a period of over the last hundred years on this island.
  • Visitors can find various species of birds and animals including three types of colorful boobies.
    Visitors can find various species of birds and animals including three types of colorful boobies.
  • The island also provides a natural habitat for the Penguins. They nest at the Isabela and Fernandina which is a part of this island group. These islands are the only place where penguins reside in the northern hemisphere.
    The island also provides a natural habitat for the Penguins. They nest at the Isabela and Fernandina which is a part of this island group. These islan
  • Marine iguanas are also found here that feed on seaweed.
    Marine iguanas are also found here that feed on seaweed.
  • The island receives a temperate climate throughout the year due to its location close to the equator. Also, the daylight remains the same for the whole year.
  • Visitors also enjoy seeing the oldest vertebrate here. The average life of the giant tortoise on this island is more than a hundred years. Also, the green sea turtle which is considered an ancient species is found on this island. According to some researches, these turtles are on this planet since the Jurassic era.
    Visitors also enjoy seeing the oldest vertebrate here. The average life of the giant tortoise on this island is more than a hundred years. Also, the g
  • The animals on the islands are very friendly. But visitors should follow the rules made by the park authorities to safeguard the animals.

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