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The young, volcanic, Galapagos Archipelago is made up of over 130 islands and islets, although only five are actually inhabited. A province of Ecuador, they are located on the Equator, about 1,000 km (about 600 miles) to the west of South American mainland. Aside from their natural beauty, and the opportunities for exploration by sea, the Galapagos Islands are intimately associated with scientific research. While this may have begun with Charles Darwin's brief visit in 1835, today the emphasis is on conservation research, and the islands and surrounding marine reserve form a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Featuring * Illustrated biographies of explorers and other notable people. * Historical time line. * Color photos and text on Galapagos wildlife, and basic information on evolution, endemic species, conservation, and more. * Information about all the main islands, visitor sites, and most popular dive sites. The Galapagos Islands Explorer also has sections on human history, conservation, National Park Rules, the various island names (Ecuadorian and English), a timeline, and biographies of the significant people in Galapagos history. It will complement a trip to the islands, and help you make the most of your time there. Mapping has come a long way since the islands first appeared on Gerardus Mercator's map in 1569, and the Galapagos Islands Explorer is the perfect companion for a visit to the archipelago. As well as the map itself, the Explorer gives a general introduction to the geology, climate, and geography of the islands, plus background background information on the flora and fauna you can expect to see - from Galapagos cotton to the famous iguanas and giant tortoises. There is concise and practical information on each of the main islands as well as the most popular dive sites.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I'd bought a kindle guide book & realised the maps within the text, as graphics, would not expand so bought this map at the last minute and it was great - better than the "public" one on our boat - with lots of interesting details.
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A Must Have for anyone planning to visit the Galapagos
24 Feb 2011
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No one intending to visit the Galapagos Islands should be without a copy of the Galapagos Islands Explorer Visitor's Map. The map itself is excellent--clear, detailed, and complete. Its value is greatly enhanced by the large amount of information (biology and evolution, oceanography, geology, human history) that is summarized.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Galapagos Islands Explorer map
15 Sep 2011
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After a most remarkable adventure at this most remarkable place, my wife and I needed a concrete resource to remember our journey The Galapagos Islands Explorer visitor's map is perfect. Included on this detailed map are facts about its history, geopogy, cultural and human impacts, flower and fauna, and just about everything else you wish to know about this magical place. This purchase was a perfect means to put together our photos and memories of this voyage.
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