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Canary Islands or Canaries are the archipelago under the Kingdom of Spain, in the Atlantic Ocean, off the north-western coast of Africa. Located near Morocco, Cape Verde, and the Portuguese archipelagos of the Azores Islands and Madeira Islands, the Canary Islands form an autonomous community of Spain.

The archipelago is mainly comprised of seven major islands that are the major tourist attractions of the Canaries. The seven major islands include El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote, and Tenerife. The Canaries also include minor islands of La Graciosa and Lobos.

The Canaries have been part of Spain since 1479. The Canary Islands constitute two provinces of Spain – Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas. Santa Cruz de Tenerife includes Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. Las Palmas includes Gran Canaria (Grand Canary), Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura.

Geographically, having volcanic origin, the Canaries are rugged and mountainous. Pico del Teide or Mt. Teide (Tenerife), 3718 metres above sea level, is the highest point on the Canary Islands and Spain as well.

The Canary Islands are one of the most coveted European tourist destinations. The islands are very popular for beach vacations. The major islands of the Canaries have well-developed communication systems, airports, and ports.