Galapagos
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El Nino Geography

 

El Nino Years

Effect of the weather

When El Ninos occur, you are likely to experience more rain and storms during the wet season. But fortunately, El Nino years are infrequent.

Geography

Geographic location

The Galapagos Islands straddle the equator and sit isolated in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) west of the Ecuador mainland.

Island count

There are 13 volcanic islands plus islets and protruding rock formations.

Highest point
in the Galapagos

Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island is 1707 meters (5,600 feet) high.

More facts & tidbits

Brightly shining stars

Because the islands are on the equator and far from smog and big city lights, the stars on clear nights are intensely bright and crisp.

Money

Ecuador adopted the US dollar as its official paper money. However, coins are still Ecuadorian.

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Facts & tidbits - People + Geology
Facts & tidbits - Meaning of names
Facts & tidbits - Wildlife

Best 5 islands

Best Galapagos ships by category
Boat type - pros & cons
Itinerary tips
Cost and booking tips

Best time to go
Getting there tips
Packing tips
Snorkeling tips
Diving tips
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Top 5 land & shore wildlife
Top 5 birds
Top 5 marine life

Charles Darwin - Brief bio
Interesting Galapagos facts
Celebrity Xpedition

 

 

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