Galapagos Islands
Speech parts
1. Galapagos Islands - Noun
2. Galapagos Islands - Proper noun
Meaning
a group of islands in the Pacific off South America; owned by Ecuador; known for unusual animal life
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Examples
I love travelling, and had the pleasure of being in the most developed country in the world and then parts of two of the most pristine natural areas of the world: the Galapagos islands and the Equador Amazon jungle. The contrast was incredible.
The Galapagos Islands are probably the most famous wildlife-watching destination in the world. And no wonder - it's almost impossible to exaggerate the sheer spectacle of the place that provided inspiration for Charles Darwin's ground-breaking theory of natural selection.
The Galapagos Islands provide a window on time. In a geologic sense, the islands are young, yet they appear ancient.
For an even more intimate experience, join an excursion limited to just 12 guests for a 10-day Galapagos Islands by Private Jet and Yacht experience.
In just two seasons, Galante claims to have captured the presumed-extinct Zanzibar Leopard on film, and found the first Fernandina Island tortoise in the Galapagos Islands in over a century.
The Ecuadorian Navy noted that 260 Chinese vessels were located beyond the exclusive economic zone, along a major fishing migration route between the Galapagos Islands and the Ecuadorian coast.