La Palma
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
La Palma, also known as 'The Beautiful Island', is the northwesterly island of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic. It features the Caldera de Taburiente National Park and the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory. The island's geology is defined by its volcanic origins and dramatic ravines.
Statistics
Area
708.32 km²
Population
84,338