41. Galapagos Islands - Encyclopedia Article About Galapagos Islands. Free Access, N The galapagos Islands are an archipelago An archipelago is a landform which or nativeto, characteristic of, or prevalent in a particular geography, race, field http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Galapagos Islands

Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia Galapagos Islands Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago An archipelago is a landform which consists of a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagoes usually occur in the open sea; less commonly a large land mass may neighbour them. Archipelagos are often volcanic, forming along ocean ridges or hot spots, but there are many other processes involved in their construction, including erosion and deposition. The word comes from the Aegean Sea (Italian Arcipelago ), which literally means "chief sea", from Greek arkhi (leader) and pelagos (sea). The Aegean Sea is located between Greece in the west and Turkey in the east. The Venetian Dukes of Arcipelago ruled from Naxos, 1210 - 1566. Click the link for more information. belonging to Ecuador The Republic of Ecuador is a country of South America. República del Ecuador (In Detail) National motto: Libertad y Orden (Spanish; "Liberty and Order") Official language Spanish Capital Quito Largest City Guayaquil President Lucio Gutiérrez Area - Total - % water Ranked 71th Population - Total (2002) - Density Ranked 62nd Independence - Date From Spain 24 May, 1822

42. Winne.com - Welcome geography Straddling the equator in western South America, Ecuador has territoriesin both the Amazon, the Highlands, the Coast, and the galapagos Islands) and http://www.winne.com/ecuador/bf01.html

document.write(messageDate); Ecuador The struggle to build the Nation Introduction Geography and Climate History of Ecuador Goverment Economy Culture ... Tourism Geography Straddling the equator in western South America, Ecuador has territories in both the Northern and the Southern hemispheres. It borders Colombia to the north and shares a border Peru to the south and to the east. The Pacific Ocean is Ecuador's western border. Despite Ecuador's size - about equal to the North American state of Colorado - it is one of the most geographically diverse countries in the world. Pacific Coast The Andes Mountain Range crosses the country from north to south. The Occidental and the Oriental Ranges are born from this mountain system as it divides in the province of Loja, forming plains and valleys along the Andean Corridor. Between the two ranges there is a plateau which reaches heights of three thousand meters. The Highlands Regions, commonly referred to as La Sierra, is made up of ten provinces, each of which have important peaks such as Chimborazo (6,310 m.), the Illinizas (5,248 m.), Cotopaxi (5,897 m.), Cayambe (5,790 m.), and Antisana (5,758 m.).

43. HighBeam Research: Search Results: Article World geography galapagos Islands (guhLAH-puh-gohs, guh-LAP-uh-gohs).The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy; 1/1/1988. Read the Full http://www.highbeam.com/library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:28411999&num=19&ctrlInfo=Roun

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45. Ezineecuadorvol14 galapagos Islands/Ecuador geography Quiz 1. Which capital city liesalmost on the equator, 9000 feet above sea level? 2. Through http://www.travelearn.com/ezineecuadorvol14.htm

TraveLearn Cybertravel News Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Volume 14 Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Trivia Perhaps the most famous visitor to Ecuador's Galapagos Islands was Charles Darwin. Aboard the HMS Beagle on a five-year voyage, Charles Darwin, at age 26, visited the Galapagos archipelago in 1835 and spent a total of five weeks there studying its natural surroundings. It was not until 1859 that his monumental work, "Origin of Species," was published. In 1854, Herman Melville wrote on his impressions about the Galapagos Islands: "Take 5 and 20 heaps of cinders dumped here and there in an outside city lot: imagine them magnified into mountains and the vacant lot the sea and you will have a fit idea of the general aspect of the Encantadas." Known as the Sistine Chapel of South America, the Cathedral La Compania of Quito, Ecuador was built by Jesuits. Construction of this magnificent cathedral began in 1605 and was completed in 1768. The front chancel is gilded with over seven tons of gold. Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Book Selections Yesterday and Today - These book selections reflect TraveLearn's tour philosophy of exploring, explaining, and teaching - not only about ancient traditions and cultures, but also providing insights into contemporary local customs and the current social and political situations in various destinations.

46. Ezineecuadorvol63 galapagos Islands/Ecuador geography Quiz 1. What is the largest of the islands,having an area of 4590 km2 and also boasting the highest elevation in the http://www.travelearn.com/ezineecuadorvol63.htm

TraveLearn Cybertravel News Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Volume 63 Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Trivia Relatively young, the Galapagos sprouted out of the Pacific from a sub oceanic lava vent on the ocean floor. This same process created the Hawaiian Islands, and it continues today in both island groups. Ecuador's pre-Columbian peoples excelled in pottery, painting, sculpture, and gold and silver work. The Spaniards trained indigenous artists to produce colonial religious art, which can be seen in many churches and museums. The Galapagos archipelago is renowned for its unique and fearless wildlife and has become a mecca for natural-history enthusiasts. Here, you can swim with sea lions, float eye-to-eye with penguins and stand beside a blue-footed booby as it feeds its young. The islands' renowned bird and marine life includes albatrosses, penguins, boobies, turtles, giant tortoises, iguanas, sea lions, whales and dolphins. Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Book Selections Yesterday and Today - These book selections reflect TraveLearn's tour philosophy of exploring, explaining, and teaching - not only about ancient traditions and cultures, but also providing insights into contemporary local customs and the current social and political situations in various destinations.

47. South America Vacations: South America Hotels And Resorts, South America Tours shelf claims continental shelf between mainland and galapagos Islands territorial butnot ratified Climate ChangeKyoto Protocol geography - note Cotopaxi http://www.travelwizard.com/southamerica/Equador_Geography.html

South America Vacations, South America Tours, South America Hotels and Resorts Site Index South America Vacation Guide: Romantic South America Vacations South America Luxury Vacations, Travel, Tours, and Cruise Consultants Call 1-415-662-2683 to book your South America vacation South America Countries Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile ... Galapagos Islands Luxury Tours Ecuador: Geography Location: Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru Geographic coordinates: 2 00 S, 77 30 W Map references: South America Area: total: 283,560 sq km land: 276,840 sq km water: 6,720 sq km note: includes Galapagos Islands Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Nevada Land boundaries: total: 2,010 km border countries: Colombia 590 km, Peru 1,420 km Coastline: 2,237 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: claims continental shelf between mainland and Galapagos Islands territorial sea: 200 nm Climate: tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands Terrain: coastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente)

48. Geography Resources Ecoregions of the World http//www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/terrestrial.html,National Geographic map of the Oil Spill Disaster in the galapagos Islands http://www.stithian.com/webs/rcentre/GRC_Geography.htm

GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES go back to Global Resource Centre index page Click on the icons below to return you to this index. Click on a category to take you directly to links on the topic: Farming/Game Farming Johannesburg Shady Trade Sustainable Development ... Sustainable Development (Africa) Climatology Atmosphere Droughts El Nino Floods ... Ozone Layer Disasters Earthquakes Volcanoes Droughts Floods ... Disease Ecology Biomes Environment Forests Pollution Water Economic Geography Disease Energy Shady Trade Geology Earth Earthquakes Glaciers Volcanoes Geomorphology Oceanography Lesson Plans Projects General El Nino Pollution Regional geography Africa Antarctica Australia Oceans Settlement geography Pollution Sustainable Development Disease General Geography Last updated 24 May 2004 e-mail: mreynolds@stithian.com Farming/Game Farming Conservation Farming http://www.nbi.ac.za/consfarm/cfintro.htm http://www.nbi.ac.za/consfarm/cfsites.htm Introduction to the project and description of four farming conservation sites from the National Botanic Institute. The sites are in four different biomes. Country Pasture/Forage Resource Profiles http://www.fao.org/WAICENT/FAOINFO/AGRICULT/AGP/

49. ThinkQuest : Library : Urban Renewal For U geography. galapagos is a province of the Republic of Ecuador and five ofthe islands are inhabited with a total population of around 15,000. http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110521/geography.htm

Index Life Science Ecology Urban Renewal For U This site seeks to explain the development and restoration of housing at three sites: New York, Egypt, and Ecuador (specifically on the Galapagos Islands). The site hopes to show how man needs to live in an environment while protecting it, and restoring existing buildings are part of that process. Visit Site 2001 ThinkQuest USA Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site. Privacy Policy

50. Teacher Resources Explore galapagos, Flash in Education, GeoWeb TV Staffordshire Learning Net, BBCNorthern Ireland Education - KS3 geography, Brain Pop Movie on Plate Techtonics, http://www.walsalleducation.org/wegfl/curriculum/resource/pss.cfm?subject=Geogra

51. Expert Geographer Page! html; geography and Geology of the galapagos http//www.pbs.org/safarchive/5_cool/galapagos/g22_geo.html.Prince Edward Island Links http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/shipwreck/ge

Geographer The role of the geographer is to examine the land features of the islands. Before beginning your research, learn more about what a geographer does. Tell me about my job as a geographer! http://www.career.edu.my/path/desc.asp?career_id=174 As the geographer, you will be examining the land on each island. Your teacher will give you an observation journal to record your findings. Use the sites on this page to answer the following questions about the geography of the islands of Aruba, Ascension, Galapagos, Prince Edward, and Shetland. 1.What is the soil like? 2.Are there hills and mountains? 3.What are the beaches like? In addition to those questions, keep your eyes open for other information relating to the physical characteristics of the islands. Some islands may have more information than others do, but the most important thing is that you write down everything you can! Be as complete as possible. It will help you later when you rejoin your group and compare information. If you have trouble with some of the vocabulary, use a geography glossary to help you define the words.

52. Ecuador Geography 2002 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate from oil production wastes in ecologically sensitive areas of the galapagos Islands. geography note Cotopaxi in Andes is highest active volcano in world. http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/ecuador/ecuador_geography.html

53. GORP - Links On Ecology And The Environment Virtual galapagos geography, wildlife, ecology and history of the galapagosIslands, with atlases, field reports, photos and educational program. http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/eco_link.htm

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54. Plundering Paradise The Hand Of Man On The Galapagos Islands Plundering Paradise The Hand of Man on the galapagos Islands. Travel geography Book Review. AUTHOR Michael D Orso (Author) ISBN http://www.bookfinder.us/review6/0060955767.html

55. GALAPAGOS NET - Islands Introduction geography AND GEOLOGY OF THE galapagos ISLANDS. The galapagos Islands are infront of the Republic of Ecuador, at only 960 kilometers away from it. http://www.galapagosnet.com/html/introduction_galapagos.html

HISTORIC SUMMARIZATION OF THE COLUMBUS ARCHIPIELAGO Here you will find interesting information about the history of these wonderful Ecuadorian islands. The Columbus Archipelago was discovered accidentally by the , during year . He gave them the name of " the Galapagos Islands ", due to the similarity that he found between the terrestrial turtles which lived in some of the islands, and the Galapagos or women saddle. There were many of such turtles in those islands. Today, they are officially called "the Columbus Archipelago". After knowing the existence of the islands, they were visited and used. Pirates were the first on visiting the islands for over 200 years, since this archipelago was the best hiding place; an excellent place to heal their injures after the combats, careen their ships and re-provide of water, meet and oil for their new robberies. Eventually, the hunting and fishing lead to whale and tuna floats captains to this far away -but rich in species- world. Every time, the fame of the islands grew more and many groups of oil-searching men, furrier were getting there, as plant and zoo animals collectionists, and people interested in research. During presidency in , and with all the geographical and historic rights, the Ecuadorian State, takes possession of the Galapagos Archipelago, and colonizes the islands by territorial protection and economic reasons.

56. Ecuador Geography 1997 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resou continental shelf claims continental shelf between mainland and galapagos Islandsterritorial geography note Cotopaxi in Andes is highest active volcano in http://www.photius.com/wfb1997/ecuador/ecuador_geography.html

2001 INDEX 2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX ... Country Ranks Geography People Government Economy Communications ... [TOP] Ecuador Geography 1997 http://www.photius.com/wfb1997/ecuador/ecuador_geography.html SOURCE: 1997 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, betweenColombia and Peru Geographic coordinates 2 00 S, 77 30 W Map references South America Area total : 283,560 sq km land: 276,840 sq km water: 6,720 sq km note: includes Galapagos Islands Area - comparative slightly smaller than Nevada Land boundaries total: 2,010 km border countries: Colombia 590 km, Peru 1,420 km Coastline 2,237 km Maritime claims continental shelf: claims continental shelf between mainland and Galapagos Islands territorial sea: 200 nm Climate tropical along coast becoming cooler inland Terrain coastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), andflat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente) Elevation extremes lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Chimborazo 6,267 m Natural resources petroleum, fish, timber

57. About Ecuador: Geography, Climate And Flora & Fauna - Ecuador Amazing Direct Tou Information about Ecuador, history, geography, climate, flora and fauna, government hotels,transportation, Jungle, Andes Mountains, Coast, galapagos Islands. http://www.ecuadoramazing.com/learn/abc2.html

About Ecuador Geography, Climate and History Geography Climate Government ... Coat of Arms Ecuador's Geography Ecuador is a very geographically varied country. It is about the same area of the US state of Nevada, or New Zealand, and a bit larger than the United Kingdom. It straddles the equator (for which it was named) on the West, Pacific Ocean, coast of South America. It borders two countries: Peru to the south and east, and Colombia to the north. There are three geographical regions: the coastal lowlands, mountain highlands and eastern jungle lowlands. The coastal lowlands used to be heavily forested, but much of that is gone now, due to agriculture and shrimp farms. The backbone of Ecuador is the Andean highlands down the center of the country. The highest peak is Chimborazo (6310 metres; 20,700 ft.), but the most famous is the Cotopaxi volcano, just south of Quito. Quito is the world's second highest capital behind La Paz, Bolivia, at an altitude of 2850 metres (9350 ft.). The highlands contain many different towns and markets to visit. The jungle, or Oriente as it is called by Ecuadorians, forms the upper basin of the Amazon jungle. There are many virgin rainforest areas, and the large Amazon River tributary, Rio Napo, cuts through the jungle. Oil exploitation and increased population are threats to this once unsettled area.

58. Galapagos Isolated for millennia by geography and ocean currents, to this day the animallife of galapagos can be approached almost to within touching distance. http://www.romartraveler.com/RomarPages/Galapagos.html

HOME PAGE Galapagos 2001 Adam and Eve and Charles Darwin never had it so good. M/V Galapagos Explorer II makes exploration of this corner of Eden an experience fit for royalty. by Rod Lopez-Fabrega The Galapagos Islands, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, may not be the actual Garden of Eden, but Adam and Eve would have felt right at home there. M/V Galapagos Explorer II , built in 1990 as the Italian liner Renaissance III, is the newest and most elegant of the vessels cruising the Galapagos waters. Extraordinary care has been taken to make the ship as ecologically correct as possible.. Fields of hardened "rope" lava and multi-colored strata of pumice and volcanic ash in awesomely twisted waves confirm the violent growth of the more than 60 islands that make up the Galapagos chain The ship sails most of the night to reach small Bartolome Island, an eye-popping lunar landscape that is ideal as a classroom to explain the volcanic origins of these islands. Other days will include transit along the Bolivar Canal where migrating whales may be sighted and a pleasant, hilly hike on Isabela Island to follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin. The Galapagos Islands, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, may not be the actual Garden of Eden, but Adam and Eve would have felt right at home there. Isolated for millennia by geography and ocean currents, to this day the animal life of Galapagos can be approached almost to within touching distance. It's a place where visitors really can "talk to the animals" at close range, Dr. Doolittle-style. The response of iguanas, sea lions, tortoises and an abundant bird population is in their lack of fear for humankind.

59. Welcome To Peru ! Discount Flights, Tours, Hotels And Travel Information! geography The galapagos Islands are formed of lava piles and dottedwith shield volcanoes, many of which are periodically active. http://www.flylatinamerica.com/galapagos/

Home Book a Flight Hotels Tours ... Call Center Select a Language English D e s t i n a t i o n Galapagos Islands OVERVIEW GEOGRAPHY CULTURE/PEOPLE CLIMATE/CLOTHES ... HEALTH Islands Baltra Bartolome Chino Daphne ... Wolf Central America Costa Rica Belize Guatemala Honduras ... El Salvador South America Peru Argentina Brazil Chile ... Galapagos Resources Maps Travel Guides News Room Photo Gallery Company About Us Contact Info Useful Links CostaRica.net ISP Services GolfCostaRica Please send all questions to Webmaster@ Flylatinamerica.net South America Argentina Brazil Chile Central America Resources Maps Travel Guides News Room Photo Gallery Company About Us Contact Info Useful Links CostaRica.net ISP Services GolfCostaRica Please send all questions to Webmaster@ Flylatinamerica.net Destination Galapagos EMail this Page to a friend! Tell us about your trip! Call Toll FREE 1-888-246-1431 to book your flight to Galapagos! or in Costa Rica Call 011-506-256-3222 Book a Flight to Galapagos Now!

60. Geography 4121: Latin America: Links To Latin America: Links For Individual Lati geography 4121 Home Page, Charles Darwin Research Station, galapagos (English),Charles Darwin Research Station, galapagos (Spanish), Anthropology Museum. http://www.geog.umn.edu/courses/4121/lnk_country_ecuador.htm

Links to Ecuador Click on the map image for a larger-scale map of Ecuador. English Country Descriptions ABC Country Book of Ecuador Altapedia Online Basic Country Health Profile CIA World Factbook - Ecuador ... World History Archives: History of Ecuador Current Events / Media El Comercio (Quito) Current Weather in Guayaquil Current Weather in Quito El Mercurio (Cuenca) ... Vistazo Government and Politics The Political Reference Almanac: Ecuador Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) Las Constituciones de Ecuador Ministry of Tourism ... Superintendencia de Bancos Research Institutions / Statistical Data Ecuador Economy Ecuadorian Studies Wabash Center for Ecuadorian Studies Non-Governmental Organizations Amnesty International: Publications about Ecuador Foundation Golondrinas Foundation Jatun Sacha Search Engines / Directories Ecuador Ciencia.com

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