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Teide National Park

national park, Spain
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Teide National Park is located in Spain on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It was established in 1954 and became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007. The park's centerpiece is Teide Peak, which at 12,198 feet (3,718 metres) is the highest point in Spain. Teide is a volcanic peak situated within a large caldera called Las Cañadas. The last eruption occurred in 1909. An international solar observatory is also located within the park.1

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