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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elba | 225.7 | 32,160 |
| Giglio | 21.21 | 1,430 |
| Capraia | 19.26 | 420 |
| Montecristo | 10.39 | 2 |
| Pianosa | 10.25 | 10 |
| Gorgona | 2.25 | 220 |
| Giannutri | 2.6 | 10 |
| Other | 3.34 | 0 |
| Total: | 295 km² | 34,250 (31-12-2011) |
From Other islands, the most important is Palmaiola. to the Archipelago belong several islets, as the Scoglio d'Africa, Formiche di Grosseto, Cerboli, Gemini, Scoglietto di Portoferraio, La Scola, Argentarola, Sparviero and Isolotto di Porto Ercole.
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