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Island chain

Galápagos Islands

Pacific / South America · 4 inhabited

Ecuador's Pacific archipelago — a special regime province with strict migration controls. Four inhabited islands (Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela, Floreana) share Ecuador immigration rules but differ sharply in hospitals, schools, ferry frequency, and remoteness. USD currency; tourism economy; permanent island residency is heavily restricted.

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  • Santa Cruz

    Main town: Puerto Ayora · pop. 17,233

    Language(s): Spanish (official); English common in tourism

    Hospital: full hospital on island

    2 schools documented

  • San Cristóbal

    Main town: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno · pop. 8,300

    Language(s): Spanish (official)

    Hospital: full hospital on island

    2 schools documented

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