The largest of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Territory of Spain. Area: 2,053 km2. Due to its proximity to Africa and its warm climate, and its beautiful natural surroundings, it has developed as a tourist destination. In the center of the island stands the majestic snow-capped Teide volcano (Spain's highest peak, 3,718 m), and on the west coast is a rare orchid garden, found in the Canary Islands. The island's industries are agriculture and fishing. The administrative centre is the port city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (population 185,899, 1982) in the east, which has an oil refinery and a tobacco factory. Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
大西洋のカナリア諸島中最大の島。スペイン領。面積2053km2。アフリカに近いわりに気候は温暖で,美しい自然に恵まれているため,観光地として発展した。島の中央部には雪をいただく雄大なテイデ火山(スペインの最高峰。3718m)がそびえ,西の海岸にはカナリア諸島の珍しい蘭の庭園がある。島の産業は農業と漁業。行政上の中心は東部の港市サンタ・クルス・デ・テネリフェ(人口18万5899。1982)で,石油精製所とタバコ工場がある。
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