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List of coastal islands of the Californias facts for kids

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The The Californias region is a special area that includes California in the United States and the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico. This region has many islands along its coast in the Pacific Ocean. Even though these islands and waters are in two different countries, they share many important things. This includes their unique ecoregions, habitats for animals, and shared challenges for protecting nature.

Island of California
Baja California was mistakenly thought to be an island rather than a peninsula

For a long time, people mistakenly thought that Baja California was a separate island instead of a peninsula connected to the mainland. This old map shows how people used to imagine it!

Islands of California and Baja California

This area is home to many islands, each with its own special features. They are divided into different groups based on their location.

California's Pacific Islands

These islands are located off the coast of California in the United States.

Northern and Central California Coasts

The Channel Islands of California

The Channel Islands of California are a group of eight islands off the southern coast of California. They are known for their unique wildlife and beautiful landscapes.

Islands off Baja California's Pacific Coast

These islands are found along the Pacific coast of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico.

Islands in the Gulf of California

The Gulf of California is a large body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland. It is sometimes called the "Sea of Cortés." This gulf has many islands, some of which are very large.

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