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1 Which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
A Sicily
2 In which group of islands is the island of Hoy?
A Orkney Islands, measuring 143 square kilometres (55 sq mi)
3 Amongst which group of islands are Samson, Roseneath and Annet?
A Isles of Scilly, the UK’s largest archipelago. With only five inhabited islands, 140 or so more provide a safe haven for wildlife and seabirds.
4 On which island are Colwell Bay and Alum Bay?
A Isle of Wight – Colwell Bay sits in the west of the Isle of Wight between the towns of Totland and Yarmouth. Multi-coloured sand cliffs distinguish Alum Bay.
5 The island of Borneo is divided between Brunei, Indonesia and which other country?
A Malaysia. Contrary to popular belief, Borneo is not a country.
6 The island of Timor is divided between East Timor and which other country?
A Indonesia – the West is part of the Republic of Indonesia with provincial capital in Kupang; while the East, whose capital is Dili since its independence, had been a Portuguese territory since the 16th century.
7 St Anne is the main town on which Channel Island?
A Alderney. It’s also the only parish on the island.
8 Norfolk Island and Heard Island are overseas territories of which country?
A Australia – Norfolk Island is a small island in the Pacific Ocean, while Heard Island and McDonald Islands are a volcanic group of mostly barren islands in the Indian Ocean.
9 Which shipping forecast area is named after an island midway between Shetland and the Orkneys?
A Fair Isle. Rather than a single landmass, the region encompasses the area surrounding Fair Isle. The island itself sits midway between Shetland and the Orkney Islands.
10 What is the largest island wholly in the country of Indonesia?
A [raw_html_s,nippet id=”tab”] Sumatra, famous for its unique wildlife, is home to the Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros, and the Sumatran orangutan. Unfortunately, deforestation has pushed all of these species to the brink of extinction.