GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a Spanish autonomous community in the eastern Atlantic off northwest Africa.
Fast Facts
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife are co-capitals.
- Tenerife contains Teide, Spain’s highest summit.
- Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are among the principal islands.
Connected lessons
- Canary IslandsMap, explanation and practice
- Atlantic position and political associationGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- AzoresRelated places
- Madeira ArchipelagoRelated places
- Canary CurrentRelated places
- Canary CurrentAssociated with