Canary Islanders, or Canarians (Spanish: canarios), are the people of the Canary Islands, an autonomous community of Spain near the coast of Northwest Africa. The distinctive variety of the Spanish language spoken in the region is known as habla canaria (Canary speech) or the (dialecto) canario (Canarian dialect).

The Canary Islands (/ kəˈnɛəri /, Spanish: Canarias, Spanish: [kaˈnaɾjas]), also known informally as the Canaries, are an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and the southernmost Autonomous Community of Spain. They are located in the northwest of Africa, with the closest point to the continent being 100 kilometres (62 miles) away.

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Mar 10, 2025 · Canary Islands, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Spain, consisting of an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, the nearest island being 67 miles (108 km) off the northwest African mainland.

Canarian Americans (Spanish: Americanos Canarios) are Americans whose ancestors came from the Canary Islands, Spain. They can trace their ancestry to settlers and immigrants who have emigrated since the 16th century to the present-day United States.

Mar 11, 2021 · The Canary Islands is one of the Atlantic Ocean's island groups. The archipelago is a Spanish territory and is its southernmost autonomous community. It comprises the Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas provinces, with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife cities as the islands’ capitals.

The Canary Islands are an autonomous community of Spain located off the coast of Africa. Consisting of seven main islands and over 50 smaller islands and islets, this region has a volcanic origin which can be appreciated in every one of them, especially in …

Dec 28, 2020 · An archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, the Canary Islands is a Spanish autonomous community. The archipelago is located 100 km to the west of Morocco. It is composed of seven main islands that serve as major tourist destinations, and also other smaller islands and islets. The archipelago is thus one of the European Union’s outermost regions.

Nov 12, 2024 · As one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe, the Canary Islands is a small group of volcanic islands located off the northwestern coast of Africa. Each island has its own unique identity and attractions, from Tenerife’s dramatic volcanic terrain to Lanzarote’s alien-like landscapes.

The Canary Islands, though politically a part of Spain, are only 67 miles from the coast of Morocco on the African mainland.