Greater Kuril Chain
Greater Kuril Chain (Russian: Большая Курильская гряда) - A part of the Kuril Islands,[1] the Greater Kuril Chain is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. It includes North Kurils, Iturup and Kunashir.
Separated from Lesser Kuril Chain by South Kuril Strait. Maximum height - 2339 m (Atlasov Island).
Length - 1200 km. Total Area - 10,100 km².
Greater Kuril Chain is part of Sakhalin Oblast of Russia. Iturup and Kunashir are claimed by Japan.
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47°17′N 151°30′E / 47.283°N 151.500°E
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