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Gran Canaria Tourist map of Gran Canaria

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location of Gran Canaria


1 type 

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

: This large city includes a nice cathedral and the Casa de Colon.

2 type 

Dunas de Maspalomas

: These walking dunes in the south of Gran Canaria are more than worth a visit.



3 type 

Pozo de las Nieves

: The highest mountain of the island is 1949 meters high and reaches from Ayacata. At the top provides a magnificent view over the island.

4 type 

Aqualand

: Waterpark for the whole family in Maspalomas in the south of Gran Canaria.


General Information Gran Canaria

Population:855.521 (40,6%, 2e)
Density (people/km2):548 (1e)
Area (km2):1560 (20,9%, 3e)
Main cities:Arucas, Telde, Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Sun hours in winter:6
Sun hours in summer:9
Tourism (%):26,1 (2e)
Bed places per km2:91,3 (1e)
Landscape:volcano landscape
Highest elevation point:Pico de Las Nieves 1.949 meter

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Land use Gran Canaria

 Forest   1000 km2 
 62% 
 Other nature   58 km2 
 4% 
 Agriculture   465 km2 
 29% 
 Grassland   0 km2 
 0% 
 Water   1 km2 
 0% 
 Urban area   91 km2 
 6% 

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