Las Palmas

geographical name

Las Pal·​mas läs-ˈpäl-mäs How to pronounce Las Palmas (audio)
1
province of Spain comprising the eastern Canary Islands area 1569 square miles (4064 square kilometers), population 1,087,225
2
or in full Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city and port on the Atlantic in northeastern Grand Canary Island population 381,271

Note: The city of Las Palmas is the capital of the province of Las Palmas.

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“Las Palmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Las%20Palmas. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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