2. Tenerife is an island in the Atlantic
Ocean. It is near the north-west coast of
Africa. It is the most populated island of
Spain.
3. National symbols of Tenerife
The official natural symbols
associated with Tenerife are
the bird blue chaffinch
(Fringilla teydea)
the Canary Islands dragon
tree (Dracaena draco).
4. Tenerife is known internationally for its
warm and pleasant climate, as the
"Island of Eternal Spring" (Isla de la
Eterna Primavera). The island enjoys a
warm tropical climate with an average of
18–24 °C in the winter and 24–28 °C in
the summer. It has a high annual total of
days of sunshine, and low precipitation
in all but the mountain areas.
6. The island of Tenerife has an ecological diversity in spite of its small
surface area. This diversity of natural microclimates means that a rich and
diverse flora (1400 species of plants) exists on the island - species include
Viper's bugloss, Teide white broom, Teide violet etc.
Tenerife bugloss
7. The fauna of Tenerife includes some 400 species of
fish, 56 birds, five reptiles, two amphibians, 13 land
mammals and several thousand invertebrates, along
with several species of sea turtles, whales and
dolphins.
A wall lizard typical for Tenerife
8. Thanks for watching
GROUP 6
Mateusz G.
Klaudia K.
Zuzanna K.
Kinga S.
Dawid B.
Karol B.
Ayatimas R. B.
Kevin R. D.
Arlet María S. B.
Georgina S. R.
Gema B. S.
Claudia G. G.
