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Alaska's Kodiak Bear Is One of the Planet's Biggest

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Kodiak bears are some of the largest bears in the world and live only in the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.

Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'

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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?

How the Galapagos Islands Work

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The Galapagos Islands are famous for giving Charles Darwin the inspiration for his theory of evolution. Learn about the Galapagos Islands.

Can You Ace This High School Geography Quiz?

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You might look back on your high school geography course with about as much fondness as you had for algebra. Still, geography can be fun. If you think you are a geography whiz, prove it by acing this quiz.

Do You Know Where These 40 Obscure Countries Are?

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If you are a geography whiz, then you should have no problem telling us where these obscure countries are located. Let's put your knowledge of the globe to the ultimate test!

Can You Identify These Small Countries by Their Outlines?

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Not every country can be big, so we're going to feature some small ones that really make an impact. But can you identify them only from an outline? Let's find out!

Man-made Islands Are More Common Than You Think

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Man has been building islands all over the world for centuries using extraordinary feats of engineering. But at what cost to the environment?

Can You Name These Island Destinations From a Map?

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There are a lot of beautiful places on Earth, but islands edge out landlocked spaces thanks to those sandy beaches and lush landscapes. How many do you think you can ID? If an island is the land for you, paddle ashore and take the quiz!

9 Largest Islands in the World

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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.

Can You Identify These Countries of Oceania From Just a Map Outline?

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They're beautiful, remote and often not as famous as they deserve! How well would you recognize these gorgeous island nations just based on their silhouettes? It's the ultimate Oceania challenge!

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