Quiz on Migrant Boats to Spain's Canary Islands

What is the main reason for the recent surge in migrant boats to Spain's Canary Islands?

• Unrest in Senegal

• Economic opportunities in Spain

• Political crisis in Morocco

• Tourism in the Canary Islands

Which island in the Canary Islands has become the main destination for migrant boats?

• La Gomera

• Lanzarote

• El Hierro

• Gran Canaria

What has been the impact of the Covid pandemic on the migrant arrivals to the Canary Islands?

• No impact on arrivals

• Increased arrivals due to economic blockade

• Decreased arrivals due to travel restrictions

• Improved healthcare facilities for migrants

Why are migrant boats now heading towards El Hierro instead of other islands?

• Closer proximity to Senegal

• Availability of tourist attractions

• Better healthcare facilities

• Avoid interception by security forces

What has been the role of Moroccan authorities in controlling migrant boats to the Canary Islands?

• Increased collaboration with Spain

• No involvement

• Blocking all departures

• Encouraging more departures

What is the current situation regarding minors arriving on migrant boats to the Canary Islands?

• All minors are sent back to their home countries

• Minors are not allowed to enter the islands

• Minors are integrated into the educational system

• Minors are left unattended

Which country has been the main departure point for migrant boats heading towards the Canary Islands?

• Algeria

• Senegal

• Mauritania

• Morocco

What was the record year for migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands?

• 2015

• 2019

• 2006

• 2020

What has been the response of the Spanish government to the recent surge in migrant arrivals?

• Building a wall around the islands

• Increased border control

• Transferring migrants to the mainland

• Deporting all migrants

What has been the impact of the political crisis in Senegal on migrant arrivals to the Canary Islands?

• Increased arrivals due to unrest

• Decreased arrivals due to stability

• No impact on arrivals

• Improved diplomatic relations