61. Ezineecuadorvol14 galapagos Islands/Ecuador geography Quiz Answers 1. Quito, Ecuador 2. Brazil,Colombia and Ecuador, 3. Antiplano http://www.travelearn.com/ezineecuadorvol14.htm

TraveLearn Cybertravel News Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Volume 14 Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Trivia Perhaps the most famous visitor to Ecuador's Galapagos Islands was Charles Darwin. Aboard the HMS Beagle on a five-year voyage, Charles Darwin, at age 26, visited the Galapagos archipelago in 1835 and spent a total of five weeks there studying its natural surroundings. It was not until 1859 that his monumental work, "Origin of Species," was published. In 1854, Herman Melville wrote on his impressions about the Galapagos Islands: "Take 5 and 20 heaps of cinders dumped here and there in an outside city lot: imagine them magnified into mountains and the vacant lot the sea and you will have a fit idea of the general aspect of the Encantadas." Known as the Sistine Chapel of South America, the Cathedral La Compania of Quito, Ecuador was built by Jesuits. Construction of this magnificent cathedral began in 1605 and was completed in 1768. The front chancel is gilded with over seven tons of gold. Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Book Selections Yesterday and Today - These book selections reflect TraveLearn's tour philosophy of exploring, explaining, and teaching - not only about ancient traditions and cultures, but also providing insights into contemporary local customs and the current social and political situations in various destinations.

62. Ezineecuadorvol54 galapagos Islands/Ecuador geography Quiz Answers 1. Mount Cotopaxi 2. El JuncoLake, 3. Amazonas (the Amazon). TraveLearn® PO Box 315 l Lakeville, http://www.travelearn.com/ezineecuadorvol54.htm

TraveLearn Cybertravel News Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Volume 54 Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Trivia The Pinta island subspecies of Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus abingdoni) are survived by a single male named "Lonesome George". Attempts to mate Lonesome George with female tortoises of the closest subspecies have not been successful. The Galapagos have lived in virtual isolation for millions of years. In total, they consist of 61 islands and islets, with 13 main islands. Seeming like shadows upon the sea from one another, the 13 main islands are Baltra, Espanola, Fernandina, Floreana, Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Pinta, Pinzon, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago. The small town of Otavalo, in Ecuador, is famous for its Saturday Indian market, which dates back to pre-Inca times. The market is a colorful, festive affair, and the Otaveleños who host it do so in their traditional dress. Otaveleños use traditional backstrap looms to create their clothes and tapestries. Their work is so much in demand these days that the Indians have opened shops across Ecuador and now sell directly to galleries and stores in the US and Europe. Galapagos Islands/Ecuador Book Selections Yesterday and Today - These book selections reflect TraveLearn's tour philosophy of exploring, explaining, and teaching - not only about ancient traditions and cultures, but also providing insights into contemporary local customs and the current social and political situations in various destinations.

63. Galapagos Trip includes photos of Andes, Amazonia and galapagos; music clips; history, geography,and cultural information. Hey! Marmot! Features photographs from a trip http://www.finetuning.com/h/galapagos trip.html

FineTuning.com Independent Articles and Advice Login Register Finance Life ... Write For Us Additional Resources Galapagos Trip Related Articles Leaving for a Long Time: Six Things to do Before you Travel Make Travel Easy On Your Senior Take a Ski Vacation to Telluride, Colorado Vancouver And More ... What to do if the Airline Loses your Luggage - and how to Prevent it. Related Capsules Traveling With Kids New Vacation Worries Japanese Kites: A Trip to the Kite Museum in Tokyo There's more than just Mickey...Come backto Disneyland! ... A Unique Invention: The Washlet Toilet External Links Oswalt, John Photographs from his many trips, including an overland tour from Istanbul to Cairo, another all across Africa, and a third to the Galapagos Islands. Welcome on a trip to Ecuador includes photos of Andes, Amazonia and Galapagos; music clips; history, geography, and cultural information. Hey! Marmot! Features photographs from a trip to Ecuador, including the Andes mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and the Galapagos Islands. Nautica Galapagos Cruises for all budgets, last minute package deals, and details on 21 yachts currently navigating the Islands. Also Amazon rainforest trips and Spanish classes. Tierra Verde Company offering climbing, biking, rafting trips and also diving tours in the Galapagos islands.

64. Galapagos Island Tours Offers tours to the highlands, Amazon region, galapagos islands, Provides contactinformation, cultural and geography facts about the region, http://www.finetuning.com/h/galapagos island tours.html

FineTuning.com Independent Articles and Advice Login Register Finance Life ... Write For Us Additional Resources Galapagos Island Tours Related Articles Tips For An Unforgettable St. Simons Island Vacation Vacation Like a Celebrity in the Caribbean A Beacon In The Sky Treasure Hunting Vacation: Gold Coins and Pirate Loot on the Florida Beaches ... Visit Lanai, Hawaii's Forgotten Island Related Capsules Visit the Statue of Liberty The Bicycle Museum of America Edna Valley Wineries Fredericksburg: the Heart of the Texas Hill Country External Links Oswalt, John Photographs from his many trips, including an overland tour from Istanbul to Cairo, another all across Africa, and a third to the Galapagos Islands. Out on the Water Tours of Antarctica and Galapagos Islands; with photographs, media releases, and online booking. Zenith Travel Specializes in adventure travel and tours in Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and Peru. Includes itineraries, and prices. EcuadorExplorer.com Information on the country and the Galapagos Islands. Includes travel tips, hotels, tours, regions, business and community sections. Ecuaworld Lodging and tours, information about the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands.

65. Geography Of Ecuador Geographic coordinates, 2 00 S, 77 30 W. Map references, south_america. Area,total 283560 sq km note includes galapagos Islands water 6720 sq km land http://www.appliedlanguage.com/country_guides/ecuador_country_geography.shtml

Applied Language Solutions offer quality language translation services for all applications, including website, medical and legal translations Email: enquiries@appliedlanguage.com FREE QUOTE SERVICES RESOURCES ... HOME PAGE Information For Ecuador Introduction Geography People Government ... Country Flag Popular Pages Business Translation Free Translation Tools Free website translation Language Identifier Currency Converter Free Translation Information Translation Articles Submit An Article Language Directory Country Guides ... Z Geography Of Ecuador Location Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru Geographic coordinates 2 00 S, 77 30 W Map references Area total: 283,560 sq km note: includes Galapagos Islands water: 6,720 sq km land: 276,840 sq km Area comparative slightly smaller than Nevada Land boundaries total: 2,010 km border countries: Colombia 590 km, Peru 1,420 km Coastline 2,237 km Maritime claims territorial sea: 200 nm continental shelf: 100 nm from 2,500 meter isobath

66. World Factbook Ecuador, Ecuador Map, Map Of Ecuador, Information On Ecuador, Loc Information on Ecuador, Its geography History The Archipelago of Colón (commonlyknown as the galapagos Islands) is made up of 13 main islands, http://www.mapsofworld.com/country-profile/ecuador.html

Maps of World provides information on Ecuador, Ecuador Map, Ecuador Physical Map, political map, its history, its politics, its geography and other such details Maps of World Official Name Republica del Ecuador, (Republic of Ecuador) Capital Quito Population 12.9 million (2001) Area 283,561 sq km Currency US dollar, Sucre ($1 = 1 sucre) Religion Christianity Literacy Languages Spanish (official), Quenchuan, other Tribal dialects Major Cities Guayaquil, Cuenca, Machala, Portoviejo, Ambato Climate Equatorial and Tropical INTRODUCTION Ecuador is located on the equator and was perhaps therefore named so. Ecuador is the Spanish word for "equator". Ecuador's history dates back to 15,000 and 20,000 BC, traces of which can be found in archaeological sites located all across Ecuador. Once part of the Inca Empire, Ecuador came under Spanish rule in 1533. It became independent in 1830. Location of Ecuador Ecuador, a republic in northwestern South America, is bounded by Colombia on the north, by Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean on the west. The country also includes the Galápagos Islands (Colón Archipelago) in the Pacific, about 965 km (about 600 mi) west of the mainland. Climate of Ecuador Due to geographic differences in altitude, longitude and latitude, and the climatic effects of the Pacific Ocean, the Amazon, and the Andes, the various regions and sub regions of Ecuador have very different climates and microclimates. The Pacific coast has a rainy season between December and May and a dry one from June to November. The Highlands, on the other hand, have a rainy and cold climate from November to April and a dry one from May to October. In the Amazon, the climate is rainy and humid between January and September, with temperatures between 23 and 36 degrees centigrade, and it is dry between October and December. The Galapagos has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging between 22 and 32 degrees centigrade.

67. World InfoZone - Ecuador Information - Page 1 geography Environment Architecture Population Languages Religion Food History Economy Arts Ecuador and the galapagos http://www.worldinfozone.com/country.php?country=Ecuador

68. GEsource: Natural Disasters And Hazards - Volcanoes Keywords South America, regional geography, area studies, galapagos Islands,galapagos Archipelago. NaturalHazards.org Education and Research for a Safer http://www.gesource.ac.uk/hazards/Volcanoes-Educational.html

Droughts Earthquakes Flooding Mass Movements ... Wildfires Natural Hazards Information Hazards Home Historical Events Satellite Images All Articles ... Current US Weather Volcanoes Resources Volcanoes Home Volcanoes Images Historical Volcanoes Events Volcanoes Articles ... Volcano Maps Volcanoes Websites Academic departments Case studies Databases Field studies ... Research Projects Other areas of GEsource Home World Guide Subject Packs Navigate: Volcanoes Home This page contains a selection of GEsource resources. There are 38 records in this section American Museum of Natural History : EarthBulletin Full GEsource record This site is part of the larger American Museum of Natural History web site, and provides information on volcanoes, and related phenomena. The site features specific eruptions: Guagua Pichincha, Ecuador; Kilauea, Hawaii; Mayon, Philippines and Katla, Iceland. It also looks into the reasons why volcanoes form and erupt. There is a climatic model and information on how volcanoes can affect the climate. There are also links to similar sites for earthquakes, storms, and how the earth works. Keywords : volcanoes, Guagua Pichincha, Kilauea, Mayon, Katla, subglacial eruptions, explosive eruptions, hotspots, lava balloons, images, climate model, climate, Azores, mid ocean ridge, MOR, North America, South America, Hawaiian Islands

69. GEsource: Natural Disasters And Hazards - Volcanoes Keywords South America, regional geography, area studies, galapagos Islands,galapagos Archipelago. USGS Photo Glossary of Volcanic Terms Full GEsource http://www.gesource.ac.uk/hazards/Volcanoes-Reference.html

Droughts Earthquakes Flooding Mass Movements ... Wildfires Natural Hazards Information Hazards Home Historical Events Satellite Images All Articles ... Current US Weather Volcanoes Resources Volcanoes Home Volcanoes Images Historical Volcanoes Events Volcanoes Articles ... Volcano Maps Volcanoes Websites Academic departments Case studies Databases Field studies ... Research Projects Other areas of GEsource Home World Guide Subject Packs Navigate: Volcanoes Home This page contains a selection of GEsource resources. There are 18 records in this section Electronic Volcano Full GEsource record The Electronic Volcano is a window into the world of information on active volcanoes. From here you can find many types of materials on active volcanoes worldwide, such as maps, photographs and full texts of dissertations and a few elusive documents. The Electronic Volcano will guide you to resources in libraries or resources on other information servers. Keywords : volcanoes, volcanology, vulcanology, active volcanoes, volcanic hazards GEsource : Natural Disasters and Hazards : Droughts Full GEsource record This is the droughts page of the Natural Hazards site created by GEsource. The page provides links to resources for this natural disaster. Separate pages are provided for: earthquakes, flooding, mass movements, storms, tsunamis, volcanoes, and wildfires. Keywords : natural hazards, natural disasters, droughts

70. Adventure Life - Galapagos, Articles + Information of each island visited on our galapagos tours; wildlife, geography,and other points of interest. Charles Darwin Research Center...... http://www.adventure-life.com/galapagos/article-dis.html

:: Galapagos :: Articles + Information Links :: Galapagos Yachts General description of yacht classes, and links to each yacht that we use for our Galapagos cruises. :: Island by Island Description Description of each island visited on our Galapagos tours; wildlife, geography, and other points of interest. :: Charles Darwin Research Center About the research center on Isla Santa Cruz and it's efforts to help giant tortoises. The Darwin Research center is a stop on all of our Galapagos Island tours. :: Child Discounts Table of child discounts for specific Galapagos yachts. :: Galapagos Wildlife A checklist of wildlife species found in the Galapagos Islands, as well as their species type and abundance. :: Giant Tortoises The life cycle of giant Galapagos tortoises and effects of human colonization of these wonderful creatures. Article also describes conservation efforts to help the Galapagos tortoises. :: Land Iguanas Threats to the land iguanas of the Galapagos Islands, and conservation efforts to protect them.

71. SVS Animation 70 - Galapagos Island Underwater Tour A tour of the ocean bathymetry near the galapagos Islands, A tour of the oceanbathymetry near Keywords SVS galapagos DLESE Physical geography http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a000000/a000000/a000070/

+ Visit NASA.gov Animations completed in year: all Previous Animation Next Animation Galapagos Island Underwater Tour A tour of the ocean bathymetry near the Galapagos Islands Available formats: 352 x 240 MPEG-1 3 MB 150 x 111 JPEG 2 KB 75 x 55 JPEG 1 KB 320 x 238 JPEG 6 KB How to play our movies Animator Dave Pape (Lead) Studio SVS Completed Scientist Gene Feldman (NASA/GSFC) Video Keywords SVS Galapagos DLESE Physical geography Please give credit for this visualization to NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio Please note: the SVS does not fulfill requests for copies of the tapes in our library. On some of our animation pages, there is a direct link to a video distribution service from which tapes, handled by the Public Affairs Office (PAO)/Goddard TV, including some of our animations may be ordered. General information on this service can be found here Back to Top + NASA Privacy, Security, Notices

72. SVS Search Keyword: Physical Geography DLESE Physical geography A flyby of the galapagos Islands, both above andbelow the ocean surface. 56, Ocean Planet Rough Cut galapagos Flyby http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/search/Keyword/Physicalgeography.html

+ Visit NASA.gov Animations completed in year: all Physical geography DLESE >> Physical geography Movie ID Title Great Zoom into Rice University Blue Marble - A Seamless Image Mosaic of the Earth (WMS) Great Zoom out from Kodak Theater with spin (Los Angeles, CA) Great Zoom into Kodak Theater with spin (Los Angeles, CA) ... + Reproduction Guidelines NASA Official: Dr. Horace Mitchell, SVS Director SVS Contact: Alex Kekesi Curator: Joycelyn K. Thomson

73. Galápagos Islands: Definition And Much More From Answers.com The black rat Rattus rattus attack small galapagos tortoises when they leave thenests, so that in Pinzón geography information about Galápagos Islands http://www.answers.com/topic/gal-pagos-islands

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Geography WordNet Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Gal¡pagos Islands Dictionary Ga·l¡Â·pa·gos Islands gə-l¤ pə-gəs, -lăp A group of volcanic islands lying along the equator in the Pacific Ocean west of the mainland of Ecuador. The islands are famous for their rare species of fauna, including the giant tortoises for which they are named. Charles Darwin visited the islands in 1835 and collected a wealth of scientific data that contributed to his theory of natural selection. Tourism is now strictly regulated to protect the endangered species unknown outside the archipelago. var tcdacmd="cc=edu;dt"; Encyclopedia Gal¡pagos Islands gəlăp əgà s ) [Span.,=tortoises], archipelago and province (1990 pop. 9,785), 3,029 sq mi (7,845 sq km), Ecuador, in the Pacific Ocean c.650 mi (1,045 km) W of South America on the equator. There are 13 large islands and many smaller ones; Isabela (Albemarle) (c.2,250 sq mi/5,827 sq km) is the largest. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, on San Crist³bal, is the provincial capital. The islands, created by the southeastward movement of the Nazca plate over a geological “hot spot” (see

74. Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey | Galapagos Islands | Galapagos Trips The galapagos Wildlife Odyssey offers 8 day/7 night naturalistled cruises visit the stunning galapagos Islands, seeing various and differing geography, http://www.infohub.com/TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/9938.html

You are here: Home South America Ecuador Trip Listing Service ... Home Categories Active Adventure Affinity Family Hobby ... Sports Destination Africa Asia Australia Caribbean ... South America Popular Activities Bicycle Language Schools Naturist Railway Trips ... Maps Weekend Getaways Backroad CityEscape Unique Stays Castle Hotel Eco Lodge Outdoors Fishing Lodge Guest Ranch Hunting Lodge Resorts Diving Golf Naturist Spa Are you interested? Want to learn more about this tour, order travel brochures, pose questions to the tour operator or book this tour? Click for details. Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey This tour is offered by: ( Wildland Adventures Click here for info The Galapagos Islands have long inspired travelers and wildlife enthusiasts with their unique ecosystem and surreal lanscapes. The Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey offers 8 day/7 night naturalist-led cruises onboard luxury yachts carrying 12-50 passengers. In addition to visiting the Islands, your tour includes 3 nights in Quito, with a half day tour introducing this lovely city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Itinerary Day 1: ARRIVE QUITO Arrive in Quito, where a representative will transfer you to overnight at the Hotel Sebastian, a charming 56-room hotel with European ambience located centrally near banks, restaurants and shops OR the Sierra Madre, a family-run bed and breakfast style hotel in a restored Spanish villa with only 22 rooms.

75. Ecuador 2003 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Curr note includes galapagos Islands water 6720 sq km land 276840 sq km All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Ecuador geography 2003 should http://www.theodora.com/wfb2003/ecuador/ecuador_geography.html

2003 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Introduction Geography Maps People Religion Government ... Feedback Ecuador Geography - 2003 http://www.theodora.com/wfb2003/ecuador/ecuador_geography.html SOURCE: 2003 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location: Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru Geographic coordinates: 2 00 S, 77 30 W Map references: South America Area: total: 283,560 sq km note: includes Galapagos Islands water: 6,720 sq km land: 276,840 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Nevada Land boundaries: total: 2,010 km border countries: Colombia 590 km, Peru 1,420 km Coastline: 2,237 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: claims continental shelf between mainland and Galapagos Islands territorial sea: 200 NM Climate: tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands Terrain: coastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente) Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Chimborazo 6,267 m

76. ABC Country Book Of Ecuador - Geography Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Climate, Ecuador Interactive Factbook geography, Flag, Map,geography, People, Government, claims continental shelf between mainland and galapagos Islands http://www.theodora.com/wfb/ecuador_geography.html

Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Ecuador Location: Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru Map references: South America Area: total area: 283,560 sq km land area: 276,840 sq km comparative area: slightly smaller than Nevada note: includes Galapagos Islands Land boundaries: total 2,010 km, Colombia 590 km, Peru 1,420 km Coastline: 2,237 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: claims continental shelf between mainland and Galapagos Islands territorial sea: 200 nm International disputes: three sections of the boundary with Peru are in dispute Climate: tropical along coast becoming cooler inland Terrain: coastal plain (costa), inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente) Natural resources: petroleum, fish, timber Land use: arable land: permanent crops: meadows and pastures: forest and woodland: other: Irrigated land: 5,500 sq km (1989 est.)

77. Encyclopedia: Geography Of Ecuador 15 Environment international agreements. 16 geography - note continentalshelf between mainland and galapagos Islands; territorial sea 200 nm http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Geography-of-Ecuador

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78. Ecuador Profile: Geography Area A note, includes galapagos Islands geography - Note, Cotopaxi inAndes is highest active volcano in world http://www.nationmaster.com/country/ec/Geography

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79. GEODOK - Search For Galapagos List of papers in the Virtual Geographic Library Database GEODOK Search forgalapagos. Keywords galapagos , Animal geography , Vegetation geography . http://www.geodok.uni-erlangen.de/cgi-bin/geodok/_geodok.pl?s1=Galapagos

80. A Photographer's Guide To The Galapagos The naturalists on my cruise were former rangers from the galapagos National Parkand had a superb command of geology, geography, biology, and the English http://www.photo.net/travel/ecuador-peru/galapagos.html

var subscriber_p=0, user_id=0; photo.net Classifieds Shop Classifieds ... Search The Galapagos part of "A Photographer's Guide to Ecuador, the Galapagos, and Peru" by Philip Greenspun in December 2004 Home Travel Ecuador and Peru : One Section The volcanic Galapagos Islands rose from the sea floor starting around 5 million years ago. They are separated from the continent of South America by 600 miles of ocean and therefore the species have evolved separately from their forebears on the mainland. The islands were not visited by humans until approximately 500 years ago. Thus the wildlife has not had time to evolve a fear of human beings and can be approached and photographed very closely. Here is a place where you can take a bird's portrait with a 50mm lens. Even if you're not interested in the specific oddities of the Galapagos, the biogeography of islands is worth studying because to a large extent that's what all of Earth's biogeography will look like in 100 years or so. Ecologists distinguish between two types of islands. The first are volcanic oceanic islands such as the Galapagos that sprung up from nowhere and collect species only by immigration from the air and water. The second are "land-bridge" islands such as Madagascar or Bali that were once connected to a continent but split off with a sampling of whatever wildlife happened to be around at the time. Because they are small and have small populations islands are subject to vastly more extinctions than continents. There are four ways to see the Galapagos:

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