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One of the world's largest coral lagoons, covering more than 1000 square kilometers, is located inside the Mayotte region. The islands of the territory are encircled by a broad fringing reef that is split by many waterways, and they are located in the Mozambique Channel between Madagascar and the African continent. The health of Mayotte's coral reefs has plummeted during the last 20 years, similar to other coral reefs across the world. Cyclones and crown-of-thorns starfish are two natural dangers to the reefs, but the growing population of the islands is doing the most of the damage. The ... Read More

The island nation of Mauritius, which is located in the Indian Ocean, has a beautiful scenery with a central plateau encircled by coral reefs and breath-taking white sand beaches. The island has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons and trade winds. Despite having little mineral resources, the nation's economy is based on manufacturing sectors including textile and food processing as well as agriculture, particularly sugarcane. Although not particularly tall, Mauritius' mountains are significant and add to the island nation's natural beauty. Unique bird species and conservation efforts for endangered species are among the island's rich flora and ... Read More

Maldives, also known as the Maldives Islands, is an independent island nation in the northern Indian Ocean. It is made composed of an atoll-like network of roughly 1, 200 tiny coral islands and sandbanks (200 of which are inhabited). More than 510 miles (820 km) from north to south and 80 miles (130 km) from east to west are covered by the islands. The centre region, which includes the capital island of Male (Male'), is roughly 400 miles (645 km) southwest of Sri Lanka, while the northernmost atoll is roughly 370 miles (600 km) south-southwest of the Indian ... Read More

The third-largest and most southwesterly of Japan's four main islands is Kyushu. The nine prehistoric provinces (kuni) into which the island was divided are referenced in the name. The island's hilly terrain is made up of a number of volcanic ranges, including Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in the world. The island is well recognized for both its abundant rainfall and subtropical vegetation. Rice, tea, tobacco, sweet potatoes, soy beans, fruits, and wheat are the main crops. The northern region of Kyushu is home to a concentration of heavy industry, including Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and Omuta. The island ... Read More

Karta Pintingga, is another name for Kangaroo Island. It is located in South Australia, 112 kilometres (70 miles) from Adelaide. Snapper Point in Backstairs Passage, which is 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from the Fleurieu Peninsula, is where it is closest to the continent. After Tasmania and Melville Island, it is the third-largest island in Australia. The island includes a number of nature reserves to preserve the remaining native plants and wildlife, with Flinders Chase National Park at the western end being the biggest and best-known. Kingscote is the main town and the administrative hub. The island, called for ... Read More

The third-largest body of water in the world, the Indian Ocean makes up 20% of the planet's water surface. Its name comes from the fact that it is bordered by Southern Asia, which includes the Indian subcontinent, on the north; the Arabian Peninsula and Africa on the west; the Malay Peninsula, the Sunda Islands, and Australia on the east; and the Southern Ocean on the south. The 1470 east meridian and the 200 east meridian, which extend south from Cape Agulhas, divide it from the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, respectively. The Persian Gulf is located at ... Read More

Ibiza is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Its native and official name is Eivissa. It is 93 miles (150 kilometres) away from Valencia. Of the Balearic Islands, it is the third largest. The major towns on the island are Sant Antoni de Portmany, Santa Eulària des Riu, and Ibiza Town (also known as Vila d'Eivissa or just Vila). Sa Talaiassa (or Sa Talaia), its highest peak, is 475 meters (1, 558 ft) above sea level. In the summer, Ibiza is well known for its energetic nightlife and vibrant club scene featuring ... Read More

The People's Republic of China's smallest province, Hainan, is situated off its southern coast. The largest island, Hainan Island (Hainan Dao), is among the group's many others. The main Hainan Island is typically mentioned when the word "Hainan" is used in Chinese. The province's closest neighbours are the port cities of Hong Kong and Macau in the northeast and the Guangxi autonomous region and Guangdong province in the north. In addition to Hainan Island, the Xisha, Zhongsha, and Nansha Islands are all under the control of the Hainan Province. Its provincial capital is Haikou. The Pearl Cliffs was ... Read More

The island separates the Pacific Ocean from the Hauraki Gulf. There are two waterways, one on either side of the island, that lead to the Hauraki Gulf. In the south, Cape Barrier is separated from Cape Colville at the northern extremity of the Coromandel Peninsula, while in the west, Cradock Channel is separated from the smaller Little Barrier Island. The island shields the Hauraki Gulf from South Pacific Gyre currents and ocean surface waves. The phrase is not a sandbar barrier, as is frequently assumed to be its proper definition. Physical Features After the South Island, the ... Read More

The Galápagos Islands are a group of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific that are 900 kilometres (560 miles) west of South America and situated close to the Equator. The shield volcanoes that dot the Galapagos Islands, many of which are sporadically active, are made of lava stacks. High volcanic mountains, craters, and cliffs highlight the remarkable harshness of the desolate terrain. More than half of the land area of the archipelago is made up of the largest island, Isabela (Albemarle), which is around 82 miles (132 km) long and has Mount Azul, the highest peak in ... Read More