what country is tenerife

Tenerife is an island that belongs to Spain and is part of the Canary Islands archipelago. It is the largest and most populous island of the Canary Islands, with a land area of 2,034 square kilometers (785 sq mi) and a population of 978,100 inhabitants as of January 2022. Tenerife is also the most populous island of Spain and of Macaronesia. The island has a rich literary history influenced by Spain and dating back to the 16th century. The economy of Tenerife is mainly agricultural, but tourism is also a significant industry, especially in Playa de Las Américas.