Island Gran Canaria
Is the third largest island of the Canary Islands, an archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located southeast of Tenerife and west of Fuerteventura. The island is of volcanic origin...»»
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Indigenous population
The island was populated by the Guanches, who may have arrived as early as 500 BC. The Guanches called the island Tamarán. It was claimed by Spain in the 15th century ...>>>>
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Las Palmas
Population (800,000) - almost 50% of those live in the capital city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the biggest city of Canary Islands, also the capital of the province of Las Palmas ...»»
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