Greater Kuril Chain
Greater Kuril Chain - A part of the Kuril Islands, 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.
Length - 1200 km. Total Area - 10,100 km².
Greater Kuril Chain is part of Sakhalin Oblast of Russia. Iturup and Kunashir are under Russian control, but this is disputed by Japan.
