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Suggest pagesTuscan Archipelago
| Native name: Arcipelago Toscano | |
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 Elba |
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| Geography | |
| Location | between Ligurian Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea |
| Archipelago | Tuscan Archipelago |
| Total islands | 7 |
| Major islands | Elba, Pianosa, Capraia, Montecristo, Giglio, Gorgona, Giannutri |
| Area | 295 km2 (113.9 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) |
| Highest point | Monte Capanne |
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Italy
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| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Livorno, Grosseto |
| Largest city | Portoferraio (pop. 12,020) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 31,875 |
| Density | 108 /km2 (280 /sq mi) |
The Tuscan Archipelago is a chain of islands between the Ligurian Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea, west of Tuscany, Italy.
The archipelago contains the islands of Gorgona, Capraia, Elba (the largest island of the group), Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio, and Giannutri; all of which are protected as part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park.
The islands' proximity to several major cities has made them a favourite tourist location. History and literature has ensured that most people are familiar with the islands of Elba and Montecristo.
| Island | km² | Population |
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| Elba | 224 | 30,000 |
| Giglio | 24 | 1,553 |
| Capraia | 19 | 366 |
| Montecristo | 13 | 0 |
| Pianosa | 10 | 0 |
| Gorgona | 2 | 220 |
| Giannutri | 3 | 102 |
| Total: | 295 km² | 31,875 |
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L'Enfola, Elba island
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Scaglieri beach, Elba island
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Cala Giovanna, Pianosa island
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Capraia main village, Capraia island
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Montecristo Island
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Napoleon's house in Portoferraio.
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Cannelle beach, Giglio island
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Giannutri coast
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Gorgona island
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Palazzo della Specola, Pianosa island
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Coordinates: 42°45′N 10°18′E / 42.75°N 10.3°E
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