Canary Islands
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Country: Spain
Description:
Ancient legend claims the Canary Islands are the 'lost islands' of Atlantis. They have also been referred to as the lands without sorrow, holding on to the edge of the world. The first settlers were from North Africans. Known as Phoenicians, they arrived in the 10th century B.C. The main economic system was built around agriculture and animal farming. During the 14th century, the Islands were continuously invaded by different European countries. [More Details]
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