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The Canary Islands are on the African tectonic plate, and given their proximity to Africa they are most definitely in Africa.

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The Canary Islands belong to the continent of Africa. They are located off the northwest coast of Africa, specifically off the coast of Morocco.

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The Canary Islands are considered part of the African continent.

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