Kunashir Island
Kunashir () or is the southernmost island of the Kuril Islands. The island has been under Russian administration since the end of World War II, when Soviet forces took possession of the Kurils. It is claimed by Japan as part of its "Northern Territories".
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Kunashir Island is the southernmost island in the Kuril Islands chain, located in the northwest Pacific Ocean between Russia and Japan. It has been administered by Russia since the Soviet Union took control after World War II, but Japan also claims it as part of its "Northern Territories," making it a disputed territory between the two countries.
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Article
15 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Geography
- Geology
- Environment
- Important Bird Area
- History
- Settlements
- Economy
- Transport
- Population
- See also
- References
- Notes
- General references
- External links
Kunashir () or is the southernmost island of the Kuril Islands. The island has been under Russian administration since the end of World War II, when Soviet forces took possession of the Kurils. It is claimed by Japan as part of its "Northern Territories".
==Etymology== According to the Hokkaido Government, the Japanese name comes from the Ainu (), which translates to "grass island".