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Off the coast of East Africa, the magnificent archipelago of Zanzibar may be found in the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar has become a well-liked destination for tourists looking for both adventure and relaxation because of its magnificent white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and a variety of marine life. The archipelago is made up of a number of islands, the most prominent of which are Unguja, sometimes called Zanzibar Island, and Pemba Island. Zanzibar's unusual species, such the Zanzibar leopard and the Zanzibar red colobus, are evidence of the island nation's extensive past. Tropical monsoon weather ensures nice temperatures ... Read More

Western Sahara is almost entirely desert and has a very small population. Among the most important mosques and kasbahs in Western Sahara are those in the town of Semara (Smara). The former colonial capital of Laayoune serves as the main city. Although there isn't much farming in the area, dried fish is shipped to the Canary Islands along with raising camels, goats, and sheep. Agracha and other locations are sources of potash and iron ore, while Bu Craa, southeast of Laayoune, is home to enormous phosphate resources. The lack of water, however, creates issues with phosphate extraction. After ... Read More

Vancouver Island is a Canadian territory off the coast of British Columbia. The Strait of Juan de Fuca, which divides the island from Washington state, USA, on the south, is bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west, Queen Charlotte Strait on the north, Johnstone Strait on the northwest, Georgia Strait on the west, and the Pacific Ocean on the east. Vancouver Island is the 11th largest island in Canada, the 43rd largest island in the world, and the second most populous island in the country behind Montreal Island. Physical Features The island measures 456 km (283 ... Read More

The archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, which translates to "Land of Fire" in Spanish, is located in the southernmost point of South America and is divided from the main landmass by the Strait of Magellan. Cape Horn is the archipelago's southernmost point. Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, the largest island there, is shaped like a triangle with Beagle Channel as its base. One of the last remaining places in the world where pristine environment still survives is Tierra del Fuego. It is renowned and cherished for its stunning mountain panoramas and straightforward, natural way of life. Physical ... Read More

Tasmania is both an island and a state in Australia. The Bass Strait, a 240 km (150 mi) large body of water, separates the island from the Australian continent. South of Australia's eastern corner is where it is. The island of Tasmania, neighbouring islands, and the subantarctic Macquarie Island are all included in the state of Tasmania. Tasmania's history includes tense and occasionally violent interactions with its native Aboriginal population as well as its past as a harsh penal colony. Tasmania is increasingly renowned for its breath-taking natural beauty, which includes stunning mountain, lake, and coastline vistas. Almost ... Read More

Tanzania is a nation in East Africa that is located very close to the equator. Tanzania became a sovereign state in 1964 after Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which were formerly distinct republics, were united. More than 99 percent of the united territories' total area is covered by Tanganyika's mainland. Mafia Island is governed by the mainland, whereas Zanzibar and Pemba have their own independent governments. Centrally located on the mainland, Dodoma has served as Tanzania's formal capital since 1974. The country's largest city and port is Dar es Salaam. Physical Features Tanzania's continental portion is bordered to the ... Read More

A tropical refuge in the South Pacific is called Tahiti. Tahiti's jagged volcanic highlands, lush rainforests, and beautiful lagoons surrounded by coral reefs captivate tourists. Tahiti is well known for its stunning scenery and unique cultural history. Tahiti Iti, which is more remote and inaccessible and can only be reached by boat or foot, and Tahiti Nui, which is more populous and home to the vibrant capital city of Papeete, are the two separate sections of the island. A few examples of the diverse natural vegetation that the island's favourable environment, which is characterized by abundant rainfall and high temperatures, ... Read More

Off the southeast coast of India is the substantial island nation of Sri Lanka. Its official name now is the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, but up until 1972, it was known as Ceylon. Instability and ethnic warfare have plagued the nation for a very long time. The island of Sri Lanka is thought to be the geologically most southerly extension of peninsular India (the Deccan), with which it shares a continental shelf and several of its fundamental lithologic and geomorphic traits. Nine tenths of the island's surface and subsoil are made up of crystalline, hard rock ... Read More

Sicily, also known as Sicilia in Italian, is an island located in southern Italy. It is one of the largest and most populous islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Egadi, Lipari, Pelagie, and Panteleria islands make to the autonomous region of Sicily in Italy. It is located in northern Africa, around 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Tunisia. The Strait of Messina, which is 10 miles (16 km) wide in the south and wide in the north, divides the island from the mainland. Its capital is Palermo. Physical Features Sicily was given the name Trinacria because of its nearly triangular ... Read More

An island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia is situated north of Africa (Tunisia), west of the Italian Peninsula, and east of the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered to the north by the French island of Corsica, to the west by the Spanish archipelago of the Balearic Islands, and to the southeast by the Italian island of Sicily. Sardinia is divided from Corsica by the Strait of Bonifacio, which is located to the north of the island. Other Mediterranean seas, such as the Tyrrhenian Sea to the east and the Sea of Sardinia to the west, also surround the ... Read More