Gran Canaria, Isla de Gran Canaria, (Las Palmas)
Spanish island situated in the Atlantic Ocean, in front of the African coasts. The island belong to the province of las Palmas, which form the Autonomous Community of Canarias together with the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The capital is Las Palmas
The island of Gran Canaria is the third in extension in the whole community, with 1,560 square kilometres. The centre of the island is formed by high mountains, such as the Roque Nuble with 1813 metres high, and the highest peak is the Pozo de las Nieves, with 1,950 metres. Gran Canaria is the second island with the highest population, since it has 790,360 inhabitants, ISTAC. Site Map Agregar a Favoritos |