Tuscan Archipelago

Tuscan Archipelago
Native name: Arcipelago Toscano

Elba
Geography
Location between Ligurian Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea
Archipelago Tuscan Archipelago
Total islands 7
Major islands Elba, Pianosa, Capraia, Montecristo, Giglio, Gorgona, Giannutri
Area 295 km2 (113.9 sq mi)
Highest elevation 1,018 m (3,340 ft)
Highest point Monte Capanne
Country
Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Livorno, Grosseto
Largest city Portoferraio (pop. 12,020)
Demographics
Population 31,875
Density 108 /km2 (280 /sq mi)

The Tuscan Archipelago is a chain of islands between the Ligurian Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea, west of Tuscany, Italy.

The archipelago contains the islands of Gorgona, Capraia, Elba (the largest island of the group), Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio, and Giannutri; all of which are protected as part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park.

The islands' proximity to several major cities has made them a favourite tourist location. History and literature has ensured that most people are familiar with the islands of Elba and Montecristo.

Island km² Population
Elba 224 30,000
Giglio 24 1,553
Capraia 19 366
Montecristo 13 0
Pianosa 10 0
Gorgona 2 220
Giannutri 3 102
Total: 295 km² 31,875

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