Explanation

• Greenland Geographical Fact: Lies on the North American tectonic plate.
• Area: 2.131 million km² – largest island in the world.
• Political Status: Autonomous territory of Denmark.
• Capital / Largest City: Nuuk.

Last verified on 16-02-2026

Explanation

The Falkland Islands  are disputed between the United Kingdom and Argentina,

They are located in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Also known as the Malvinas Islands

Argentina refers to them as the Islas Malvinas.

The dispute led to the Falklands War in 1982.

Explanation

The Paracel Islands in the South China Sea are disputed primarily between China and Vietnam

Highest elevation: 14 m (46 ft)

Highest point: Rocky Island

Total islands: Over 30

History

The Amphitrite group was named after the French frigate Amphitrite, which observed the islands while carrying a Jesuit mission to Canton in 1698–1700

Explanation

The Spratly Islands in the South China Sea are a disputed territory, claimed by several countries, including:

1. China
2. Vietnam
3. Malaysia
4. Philippines

Most of the "maritime features" in this area have at least six names

In 1968, oil was discovered in the region.

On 11 March 1976, the first major Philippine oil discovery occurred off the coast of Palawan, near the Spratly Islands territory. 

Explanation

There are 8,844 named islands according to estimates made by the government of Indonesia, with 922 of those permanent.

Indonesia comprises five main islands:

1. Sumatra,
2. Java,
3. Borneo (known as Kalimantan in Indonesia)
4. Sulawesi,
5. New Guinea; two major island groups (Nusa Tenggara and the Maluku Islands) and sixty smaller island groups.

Additional Information

Indonesia's Capital is Jakarta.

Indonesia Currency is Rupiah.

Indonesia's official language is Indonesian.

Indonesia located is in Continent Asia.

Indonesia Primary Religion is Islam.

Indonesia Head of Govt. is President – Joko Widodo.

Indonesia Parliament called People’s Consultative Assembly.

Tricks for Remember

RUPEE

Mind Tricks : PICS of MN

***PICS***

P - Pakistan

I - India

C - Ceylon

S - Srilanka

**MN**

M - Maritius

N - Nepal