GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS !

Situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1000 km from the South American continent, these 19 islands and the sourrounding marine reserve have been called a unique "living museum and showcase of evolution".

Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a "melting pot" of marine species. Ongoing seismic and volcanic activity reflects the processes that formed the islands. These processes, together with the extreme isolation of the islands, led to the development of unusual animal life: land iguana, giant tortoise, and many types of finch. These islands inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection following his visit in 1835

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