Province of Canary Islands
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The Province of Canary Islands (in Spanish: Provincia de Canarias) is the name of the former province formed by the Canary Islands. This province had its capital in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.[1][2] After the provincial division in 1927, this province was composed of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife that encompassed the western islands of the Canaries, while the province of Las Palmas covered the eastern islands.
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Canary Islands Province
Provincia de Canarias | |
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Country | Spain |
Capital | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
Area | |
• Total | 7,447 km2 (2,875 sq mi) |
• Rank | Ranked |
Elevation (Teide) | 3,718 m (12,198 ft) |
• Rank | Ranked |
Official language(s) | Spanish |
Parliament | Cortes Generales |
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