Kuril Islands

Overview of the Kuril Islands

This is a long volcanic archipelago stretching over 1,000 km between Kamchatka and Japan, which claims it. Stunning landscapes can be found here.

Key facts

• Type de lieu: archipelago.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Localisation:

• Heure locale: Heure : Kuril Islands

• Nombre d'îles: 40 (only four of which are inhabited).

• Iles principales: Iturup, Urup, Kunashir, and Paramushir.

• Population: 18,730 inhabitants (2012).

• Superficie: 10,356 km².

• Point le plus haut: Alaid (2,339 m) on Atlasov Island.

• Littoral:

• Site internet: fr.rbth.com/kouriles

History of the Kuril Islands

Environment of the archipelago

Wildlife and flora

Precautions

What to see and do in the Kuril Islands

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather in the Kurils

Transportation

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Food

Useful addresses

Further reading