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Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the Canary Islands and has the largest population. It's often described as a "continent in miniature" because it has so much variety to offer.
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- Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)- Language
- Spanish
Language
Spanish - Time zones
UTC+0
UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type C/F
Power plugs
Type C, F · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Canary Islands, Spain · Population: 864K · Calling code: +34
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