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| The Galápagos Islands are located directly on the equator in the Pacific Ocean. They are located 600 miles off the western coast of Ecuador. |
| Volcanic in origin, the Galápagos Islands are made up of level shorelines, solid and jagged lava rock, mountain/volcanic regions, and collapsed calderas. The archipelago is made up of 15 large islands and several smaller ones. |
| The Galápagos Islands are best known for the unique wildlife that exists there. A large portion of the plants and animals are endemic to the islands, meaning they are found nowhere else in the world. |
| Since the Galápagos serve as a natural sanctuary, a large portion of the archipelago and the surrounding waters are protected under national conservation laws. |
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| The Enchanted Islands |
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| Click on the links below to explore the islands |
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| We are but small pieces in the big puzzle of life |
| Take a look around...the word is a beautiful place |