The Central IslandIsmail Dalieh 4/7/14The Galapagos Islands by: Ismail DaliehThe Galapagos Islands are located on both sides of the Earth's equator line. The largest island is Isabela. About 97% belongs to the Galapagos National Park. The rest of the 3% belongs to inhabited areas. All islands cover approximately 7,500 square feet. Sometimes it was not seen due to thick fog, so passing ships could not see the islands. A breathtaking view of the island's coast from the perspective of an airplane. A closer map of the islands. This is a satellite image of the islands. The Galapagos Islands became a national park around 1959. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site around 1978. The surrounding ocean was also declared a marine biological reserve, and in 1990 it became something of a whale paradise. The plants and animals of the islands There are approximately five ocean currents that cover the islands. They are the Equatorial, Cromwell, Humboldt and Panama currents. The highest point on the islands is Volcan Wolf on Isabela which i...