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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?
True
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
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?
True
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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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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Canary Islands Migration: Test Your Knowledge on the Recent Arrival of 280 Migrants on El Hierro
