The Galapagos Islands (including the Galapagos Islands and officially Colón Archipelago) are an archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean 972 km off the coast of Ecuador. It is composed of 13 large volcanic islands, 6 smaller islands and 107 rocks and islets, which are distributed around the earth line of Ecuador. Politically, the islands are a province of Ecuador, whose capital is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. By official terminology, it is also called Insular Region of Ecuador. On February 12, 1832, under President Juan José Flores, the Galapagos Islands were annexed by Ecuador considered, from February 18, 1973 a province of this country.
It is estimated that the formation of the first island took place more than 5 million years ago, as a result of tectonic activity. The most recent islands, called Isabela and Fernandina, are still in formation, having recorded the most recent volcanic eruption in 2009.
The Galapagos Islands are famous for their many endemic species and the studies of Charles Darwin that led him to establish his theory of evolution by natural selection. Visitor also cvall the Galapagos "Enchanted Islands." They are called the "Enchanted Islands" as the flora and fauna found there is virtually unique and it cannot be found anywhere else in the world. That's why many people visit them to know and enjoy the unique animals and plants Of the famous Galapagos Islands.
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