The Kuril Islands between Kamchatka and Hokkaido
The Kuril Islands stretches over 1200 km between Kamchatka and Hokkaido, an archipelago of 1000 islands.
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The Kuril Islands are an archipelago in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, stretching from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to Japan’s Hokkaidō. Comprising more than 50 volcanic islands, they are known for their rugged landscapes, active volcanoes, and rich wildlife. Politically, the southern Kurils are disputed between Russia and Japan.