Chishima Islands

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/chishima-islands

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1. How many people live in Chishima Islands?Approximately 20,000 inhabitants
2. How big is Chishima Islands?Approximately 10,500 square kilometers (4,050 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Chishima Islands?Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (administrative center of Sakhalin Oblast, which governs the islands)
4. What language do people speak in Chishima Islands?Russian
5. Why are the Chishima Islands important for animals?They are breeding grounds for seabirds, home to seals and sea lions, and help whales travel.
6. Who controls the Chishima Islands today?Russia controls the islands and runs them from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, but Japan still claims the southern islands.

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