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Santorini comprises of a spherical archipelago of volcanic islands. It is a member of the Cycladic group of islands and is situated in the southern Aegean Sea between the islands of Ios and Anafi. Santorini is also known as Thira or Thera in Greek. Fira serves as Santorini's capital, while Athinios, the island's principal port, sees heavy summer traffic. Although the island receives thousands of visitors each year, only about 13, 500 people call it home permanently. Since ancient times, Santorini has been subject to volcanic explosions. The vista of the enormous caldera and the stunning geology ... Read More

The only part of Russia that is fully made up of islands is the Sakhalin Oblast. It is made up of Sakhalin Island, the Kuril Islands, and the tiny neighbouring islands of Moneron and Tyuleny. The largest island, Sakhalin, is made up of many lakes and rivers that form the "scales" of a fish-like shape. Orography and geological structure of the island are not fully understood. Yuzhno Sakhalinsk serves as Sakhalin's capital. Physical Features The Soya Strait or La Pérouse Strait separates Hokkaido, Japan, from Sakhalin, which is separated from the mainland by the shallow, narrow Strait of Tartary, ... Read More

The archipelago of Saint Helena is located in the South Atlantic Ocean and is a British overseas territory. Saint Helena Island, Ascension Island, and the Tristan da Cunha group make up its three main island groups. These islands are renowned for their volcanic history, distinctive topography, and abundant wildlife. The largest island, Saint Helena, has Diana's Peak as its highest point. Trade winds and the Benguela Current influence the tropical, mild climate. The islands still house unique and native species despite human impact. With a designated fishing zone and territorial sea, fishing is a valuable natural resource. Travellers ... Read More

Réunion is an island in Southern Africa, in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It is a part of France that is overseas. The island has a total area of 2, 512 km2, of which 10 km2 are water. The island's 207 kilometres of coastline. An exclusive economic zone of 200 nautical miles and a territorial sea of 12 nautical miles (22 km) are included in Réunion's maritime claims. Geologically, Reunion is located in the Somali plate. Physical Features Réunion, a volcanic island, is primarily made up of rough mountains that have been extensively dissected by swift rivers. ... Read More

East of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands is the archipelago of Puerto Rico, which is situated between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Since the early years of discovery, conquest, and colonization of the New World, Puerto Rico, which is located in the northern Caribbean Sea, has been important to the Spanish Empire. The Greater Antilles' smallest and most eastern island is Puerto Rico's main island. It is the third largest island in the United States and the 82nd largest island in the world, covering an area of 8, 710 square kilometres (3, 360 ... Read More

The Alaska Panhandle's Prince of Wales Island is a well-kept secret tucked away in the middle of the region. It is renowned for having a captivating world. The 97th largest island in the world and the second-largest in Alaska, this natural beauty is home to spectacular landscapes, a wealth of species, and a rich cultural heritage. Prince of Wales Island entices outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of nature with its vast forests, stunning valleys, and pristine lakes created by old glaciers. The island's unique biodiversity, which includes the elusive Prince of Wales flying squirrel and ermine, adds to its ... Read More

Phuket island is located in the Andaman Sea, off of peninsular Thailand's western coast. Phuket City, which is situated in the southeast of the island, is a significant port and a major commercial hub. Tin, rubber, charcoal, lumber, and fish goods are exported from its seaport to Malaysia, Singapore, and Myanmar (Burma) in the south and north, respectively. Both rice and goods are imported. Flights to Bangkok, communities in southern Thailand, and George Town, Malaysia are frequently offered from the local airport. Historical Background The island was initially a part of several Tai nations until being integrated ... Read More

The largest and deepest of the planet's five oceanic regions is the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by the continents of Asia and Oceania in the west and the Americas in the east, and stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean (or, depending on definition, to Antarctica) in the south. Physical Features Pacific Ocean is largest division of the World Ocean and the hydrosphere, measuring 165, 250, 000 square kilometers (63, 800, 000 square miles) in size (as defined with a southern Antarctic border), covers about 46% of Earth's water surface and about 32% ... Read More

North America is the third largest continent, as well as is also a portion of what is known as the third largest supercontinent if both North and South America are combined into the Americas and Africa, Europe, along with Asia are considered to be part of one supercontinent called Afro-Eurasia. Physical Features It has an estimated 580 million people and 24, 709, 000 km2 in size. The vast island of Greenland, located in the northeast, as well as the numerous small island nations and territories that dot the Caribbean Sea and western North Atlantic Ocean make up the continent. ... Read More

On the western coast of Africa is the country of Nigeria. Nigeria has a varied topography and equatorial climates with a wide range of humidity. Nigeria is most diversified in its population, nevertheless. Its northern border is Lake Chad, and its southern beach runs along the Gulf of Guinea. Some of Nigeria's major geographical features include the Adamawa Plateau, Mambilla Plateau, Jos Plateau, Obudu Plateau, Niger River, Benue River, and Niger Delta. The country is rich in natural resources, with significant deposits of petroleum and natural gas. The "Giant of Africa" label is widely used to describe Nigeria. Nigeria's ... Read More