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Galapagos >
San
Cristobal
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San Cristobal Island
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It bears the name of the Patron Saint of seafarers,
"St. Christopher" its English name was given after the English nobleman
Count Chatham. It has an area of 558 km2 and its highest
point rises to 730 meters. |
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San Cristobal or Chatham the easternmost island of Galapagos is
also one of the oldest. Eroded volcanic peaks in the northern
part of the island and rich vegetation in the southern portion
characterize the island.
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This islands hoasts frigate birds,
sea lions,
giant turtles,
blue footed boobies,
red footed boobies, tropical birds,
marine iguanas,
dolphins, swallow-tailed gulls. |
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