Canary is a constituent republic of Atlantic Region.
| Canary Republic | |
|---|---|
| Island of Gran Canaria | |
| Constituent Republic of Vekllei | |
 |
|
| Part of the Atlantic Region | |
| Canary is famous for its Maspolamas sand dunes, which are replenished by winds off the nearby Saharan coast. | |
| Population | 1,025,636 |
| Demographics |
68% Canarii 11% African 8% European
13% other
|
| Economy | Textiles & crafts Food & drink, Fisheries & shipping |
| Produces | Bananas, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Rum, Tobacco |
| Working week | 19.2 hours |
| Specialisation | Retail, Distribution & Logistics |
| Accession | 1978, as part of the Canary Delegation |
| Area | 1,560.1 km² |
| Capital | Palmas |
| Languages | English, Portuguese, Canarii |
The Canary Republic is a constituent republic of the Commonwealth in the Canarii archipelago. It is the second most populous island of the region, and gives the archipelago its name. It is also the most diverse in appearance – the traveller heading north towards the capital will pass desert sand dunes, terraced farmland, pine forest, mountain peaks and a green northern coast in under an hour. The old Canarii called it “the continent in miniature.”
The Canarii, a Berber people who arrived from the Sahara some 2,000 years ago, had a complex society by the time the Portuguese reached the islands in the 15th Century. Their principalities were divided between guanartemes and faycanes, and they have retained a rich oral tradition. The organisation of Canarii society allowed the native peoples to mount some resistance to initial Portuguese colonisation, especially in the mountainous interior of the island. Today, Canary’s food and festivals draw on both Canarii and Iberian traditions.
The capital, Palmas, is the largest city in the Atlantic Region and is probably its most cosmopolitan. It is situated on the northeast coast and has a good natural harbour. The narrow sea between Canary and the West African coast has been crossed by traders, migrants and fishermen for centuries, which has carried on into the Commonwealth period.
Canary is famous for its Maspolamas sand dunes, which reach almost to the water’s edge at the island’s southern tip, and are replenished by winds off the nearby Saharan coast. The dunes are a protected environment of the Ministry of Landscape but welcome visitors.
Canary’s economy is the largest in the Atlantic Region after Tenerife, and the most industrialised. The port at Palmas handles considerable transshipment and processing between Africa, the Americas and the rest of the Commonwealth. Bananas and tomatoes are the main agricultural exports, alongside (exquisite) rum and cigars. The island also has manufacturers of consumer goods and textiles, and the Commonwealth Oil refinery at Palmas is the largest in the archipelago.
- Adhesives
- Chemicals
- Electronic Components
- Fabric
- Glass
- Grapes
- Wheat
- Leather
- Lubricants
- Milk
- Paper
- Plastics
- Printing Ink
- Pulp
- Rare Earths
- Rubber
- Wheat
Climate
The south is hot, arid and receives almost no rain. The interior mountains are cooler and occasionally cold at altitude. The north coast is warm, humid and receives significant winter rainfall.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 21° 15° 21° 15° 22° 16° 23° 16° 24° 17° 25° 19° 27° 21° 28° 22° 27° 21° 26° 20° 24° 18° 22° 16°
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 21° 15° 21° 15° 22° 16° 23° 16° 24° 17° 25° 19° Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 27° 21° 28° 22° 27° 21° 26° 20° 24° 18° 22° 16°
Public Holidays
- New Year’s Day 1 Jan
- Epiphany 6 Jan
- Good Friday
- Easter
- Commonwealth Day 1 May
- Canary Day 8 Jun
- Assumption Day 15 Aug
- Canary Republic Day 12 Oct
- All Saints Day 1 Nov
- Feast of Imm. Con. 8 Dec
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Palmas Cathedral District: Well-preserved colonial quarter around the Vegueta neighbourhood, including the house where Columbus stayed and the Catedral de Santa Ana.
- Maspalomas Dunes: Protected sand dune reserve at the island’s southern tip, supplied continuously by Saharan winds.
- Tamadaba National Park: Pine forest reserve in the island’s northwest, with dramatic clifftop views over the Atlantic.
- Atlantic Region Commercial Exchange: Palmas-based institution governing Canary commodity markets and inter-republic commercial agreements.
- Risco Caído: Archaeological site containing Canarii ceremonial caves with astronomical alignments, the oldest known ritual complex in the Atlantic islands.
- Skilled Trades & Construction 11.6%
- Education 10.8%
- Healthcare 10.4%
- Agriculture, Land & Sea 9.3%
All 19 groups
Hide table
- Skilled Trades & Construction 11.6%
- Education 10.8%
- Healthcare 10.4%
- Agriculture, Land & Sea 9.3%
| Occupation | Share | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Trades & Construction | 11.6% | 147,500 |
| Education | 10.8% | 136,700 |
| Healthcare | 10.4% | 131,600 |
| Agriculture, Land & Sea | 9.3% | 117,900 |
| Domestic | 8.5% | 107,500 |
| Industry | 7.5% | 95,000 |
| Government & Civil Administration | 6.1% | 77,300 |
| Arts & Media | 5.4% | 69,200 |
| Transport | 4.7% | 60,000 |
| Retail, Distribution & Logistics | 4.3% | 55,200 |
| Security & Defence | 3.8% | 47,800 |
| Sport & Recreation | 3.3% | 42,100 |
| Hospitality & Participatory Trades | 3.2% | 40,500 |
| Economic Planning | 2.9% | 37,100 |
| Information & Communications | 2.2% | 28,000 |
| Science & Research | 1.9% | 24,700 |
| Law & Justice | 1.8% | 22,700 |
| Energy & Resources | 1.5% | 18,900 |
| Religious & Ceremonial | 0.9% | 11,100 |
Register estimates of posts located in the republic, rounded; figures under 50 suppressed. Includes 970 posts held by non-residents.