Chinijo Archipelago

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Chinijo Archipelago
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Chinijo Archipelago

The Chinijo archipelago is an archipelago located in the northeastern part of the Canary Islands. The archipelago includes the islands of Montaña Clara, Alegranza, Graciosa, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and various islands of volcanic origin. The archipelago is forehead of the Western Sahara (until 1983, Spanish Sahara).

The area is 192.7 km² and belongs to the municipality of Teguise, Las Palmas. The parkland became protected in 1986 and became reclassified and recognized as a special protection for birds in 1994.

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  • List of parklands in the Canary Islands
Lanzarote, La Graciosa, Montaña Clara y Alegranza down above
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Lanzarote, La Graciosa, Montaña Clara y Alegranza down above

Coordinates: 29°20′N 13°30′W