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The Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are a group of twelve volcanic islands and numerous islets an rocks 650 miles off the Pacific coast of Ecuador. They form the country's twentieth province, known as the province of Colon. The area of the islands is 3,086 square miles. Only two are inhabited: Isabela, the largest of the group, and San Cristobal. The population was near 8,000 in 1987. The islands are hilly, rising to a height of 5,000 feet, and there are several active volcanoes.

Galapagos Islands Ecuador Travel at September 14, 2006 06:23 AM | Ecuador Travel | Compras y Regalos