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The document discusses the history of the Norwegian settlement known as the Colonia de Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands, which began in 1926. It details the challenges faced by the settlers, including unreliable communications and resource depletion, leading to the eventual decline of the colony. By the 1930s, a more stable Norwegian presence was established, although the demographic shifted with increasing Ecuadorian arrivals.
- Author
- Arnaldo González
- Language
- EN