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.
The Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador.
The Galapagos Islands belong to Ecuador, as they are a part of the country located off the western coast of South America.
The Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador.
The Galapagos islands belong to Ecuador.
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.
The Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador.
The Galapagos Islands belong to the country of Ecuador in South America, thus governed by this country.
The Galapagos Islands belong to Ecuador, as they are a part of the country located off the western coast of South America.
The Galapagos Islands are owned by Ecuador!
The Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador.
The Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, about 926 km (575 miles) off the coast of Ecuador in South America. The islands belong to Ecuador and are a province of the country.
The Galapagos islands belong to Ecuador.
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.
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.
Yes. The Galapagos Islands make up part of the country of Ecuador. They are located approximately 1000 km west of the mainland of Ecuador.
On the Equator
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.