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What would change if the Canary Islands didn’t exist? The Atlantic off the coast of Africa would look different, and the volcanic landscapes of Tenerife and Lanzarote that draw travelers would be gone. This quick geography and alternate-history explainer explores how the islands shape the region’s natural identity.

The thought experiment also considers the loss of unique wildlife, including Canary Island pines and lizards found nowhere else on Earth, along with the islands’ role as a stopover for explorers such as Columbus on the way to the New World. Discover a concise look at Canary Islands geography, volcanic islands, biodiversity, and the historical impact of this Atlantic archipelago.

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00:00What if the Canary Islands didn't exist?
00:02This will surprise you.
00:04Physically, the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa would look totally different.
00:08Without the Canary Islands, there's no volcanic landscapes of Tenerife and Lanzarote
00:13that attract millions of travelers every year.
00:16Say goodbye to unique biodiversity like the Canary Island pine and lizards found nowhere else on Earth.
00:22No Canary Islands also means no major stopover for explorers like Columbus.
00:27Without the Canary Islands, the world would not feel the same.

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