Capital
Provincial capitals are Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Area
7242 sq km (2796 sq miles).
Population
1,672,689 (1999).
Population Density
231.0 per sq km
Population of Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria
377,660 (2003)
Population of Santa
Cruz de Tenerife
220,033 (2003).
Geography
The Canary Islands are situated off the northwest coast of Africa and consist of 7 islands which are divided into 2 provinces:
 Las Palmas comprises the islands of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is made up of Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera and Hierro.
All the islands are of volcanic origin with a subtropical climate. The landscape is quite varied, and includes mountain ranges, valleys, deserts, cliffs, craters and forests.
Religion
There is no official religion, but the majority of the population
is Roman Catholic.
Time
GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Electricity
220 or 225 volts AC, 50Hz. Generally, round two-pin plugs and screw-type
lamp fittings are in use. |
