Canary Islands

plural noun

a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic Ocean, near the NW coast of Africa, comprising two provinces of Spain. 2,894 sq. mi. (7,495 sq. km).

Canary Islands

plural noun

a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the NW coast of Africa, forming an Autonomous Community of Spain. Pop: 1 944 700 (2003 est)

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Canarian adjective

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The plan was said to have failed when the arrangements broke down and the soldiers were intercepted by the Spanish police in the Canary Islands, 3,000 miles from their objective.

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Demonstrations in the Canary Islands on Sunday attracted thousands of people.

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The outage began soon after midday Spanish time and cities across the country have been impacted, although the popular tourist destinations of the Balearic and Canary Islands have not been as badly affected.

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Elsewhere, Andorra and parts of France were also hit, but the Balearic and Canary Islands were not affected.

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Holidaymakers heading to Tenerife in the Canary Islands are warned to prepare for disruption as hotel workers take part in strikes at the start of the Easter bank holiday weekend.

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