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The islands are located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, 973 km (525 nmi; 605 mi) off the west coast of South America. The closest land mass is that of mainland Ecuador, the country to which they belong, 926 km/500 nmi to the east.

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Who are the Galapagos islands governed by?

The Galapagos Islands belong to the country of Ecuador in South America, thus governed by this country.


What country does the Galapagos Island belong to?

The Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador.


What country do the galopagos islands belong to?

The Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador.


Which country is galapagos in?

The Galapagos Islands are owned by Ecuador!


What does the Galapagos islands belongs to?

The Galapagos islands belong to Ecuador.


Are the Galapagos Islands named after the Galapagos tortoise?

Yes, the Galapagos Islands were named after the Galapagos Giant Tortoises that inhabit this Archipelago. Although the correct political name given by Ecuador (country to which these Islands belong) is: Archipielago de Colon.


Who did the Galapagos islands belong to?

Ecuador.


Are the Galapagos islands part of Oceania?

No, the Galapagos Islands are considered to belong to the South American continent. They are around 1000 km from the South American mainland and are part of the country Ecuador.


What country is the nearest to the Galapagos island?

Yes. The Galapagos Islands make up part of the country of Ecuador. They are located approximately 1000 km west of the mainland of Ecuador.


Galapagos belongs to?

The Galapagos Islands belong to the country of Ecuador in South America since 1830. The Galapagos Archipelago is located 600 miles to the west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean.


Which countries do the galapagos islands belong?

On the Equator


Which city is the the Galapagos Islands in?

Galapagos Islands are part of the COUNTRY of Ecuador. They do not belong to a city, but there are several small towns in the islands. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Ayora, and Puerto Villamil are the three most populated towns.