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True or false: The boat carrying 280 migrants landed in Spain's Canary Islands?
True or false: The boat carrying 280 migrants landed in Spain's Canary Islands?
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True or false: The vessel arrived on the island of El Hierro, which is off Africa's western coast?
True or false: The vessel arrived on the island of El Hierro, which is off Africa's western coast?
True (A)
True or false: The migrants on board were of sub-Saharan African origin?
True or false: The migrants on board were of sub-Saharan African origin?
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True or false: This is the largest number of migrants to arrive in the Canary Islands at once?
True or false: This is the largest number of migrants to arrive in the Canary Islands at once?
True or false: The crossing to the Canary Islands is one of the safest routes to Europe for migrants from Africa?
True or false: The crossing to the Canary Islands is one of the safest routes to Europe for migrants from Africa?
True or false: The Canary Islands are located off the coast of Africa?
True or false: The Canary Islands are located off the coast of Africa?
True or false: The route to the Canary Islands is one of the most commonly used routes to Europe for African migrants?
True or false: The route to the Canary Islands is one of the most commonly used routes to Europe for African migrants?
True or false: Tighter controls have led to a decrease in the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Africa's northern coast?
True or false: Tighter controls have led to a decrease in the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Africa's northern coast?
True or false: Since the start of the year, 140 people have died or disappeared while attempting to make the crossing to the Canary Islands?
True or false: Since the start of the year, 140 people have died or disappeared while attempting to make the crossing to the Canary Islands?
True or false: The boat carrying the migrants arrived on the island of El Hierro, which is part of the Canary Islands?
True or false: The boat carrying the migrants arrived on the island of El Hierro, which is part of the Canary Islands?
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Migrant Boat to Canary Islands
Migrant Boat to Canary Islands
A boat carrying 280 migrants landed in the Canary Islands, Spain.
Arrival Island: El Hierro
Arrival Island: El Hierro
The vessel arrived on El Hierro, an island in the Canary Islands archipelago off the western coast of Africa.
Migrant Origin
Migrant Origin
The migrants aboard the boat were from sub-Saharan Africa.
Largest Migrant Arrival
Largest Migrant Arrival
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Canary Islands Route Safety
Canary Islands Route Safety
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Canary Islands Location
Canary Islands Location
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Common Migration Route
Common Migration Route
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Effect of Tighter Controls
Effect of Tighter Controls
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Fatalities on Canary Route
Fatalities on Canary Route
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Study Notes
Migrant Boat Arrival in Canary Islands
- A small boat carrying 280 migrants, the largest number ever to arrive in one go, landed in Spain's Canary Islands on Tuesday.
- The vessel arrived on the remote island of El Hierro, 380km (238 miles) off Africa's western coast.
Origin of Migrants
- Those on board were of sub-Saharan African origin.
Dangers of the Route
- The crossing to the Canary Islands is one of the most commonly used and dangerous routes to Europe for migrants from Africa.
- Since the start of the year, 140 people have died or disappeared trying to make the crossing.
- The International Organization for Migration reported the deaths and disappearances.
Increase in Route Usage
- The use of the route has increased in recent years.
- Tighter controls have been put in place to stop people crossing the Mediterranean from Africa's northern coast, leading to the increase in route usage.
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