Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) - Facts for Kids

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Facts About Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) For Kids

Basic Information and Location

Fun Fact! The Galápagos Islands are like a special treasure chest in the Pacific Ocean, located about 600 miles (970 kilometers) from Ecuador — that’s like lining up nearly 9 000 football fields end to end!

The Galápagos Islands became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978, which means they’re so special that the whole world helps protect them!

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