On which Canary island is the traditional whistled language Silbo Gomero spoken?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. La Gomera
- Step 1: According to the official source: La Gomera ( Spanish: [ la ɣoˈmeɾa ] ⓘ ) is one of Spain 's Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa . ... La Gomera's inhabitants have an ancient way of communicating across deep ravines by means of a whistled speech called Silbo Gomero, which can be heard two miles away. Answer: La Gomera. Why not the others: Tenerife, El Hierro, and Gran Canaria are other islands belonging to the Canary archipelago with distinct volcanic landscapes.
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