Kurils
The Kuril Islands, known as the Kuril Islands in Russian and the Chishima Islands in Japanese, is an archipelago stretching northeast from the Japanese island of Hokkaido to the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. The islands form a volcanic arc and are geologically active, characterized by numerous volcanoes, hot springs, and frequent earthquakes. The archipelago is divided into two main island chains: the Greater Kurils and the Lesser Kurils.
Historically, the islands have been inhabited by indigenous Ainu people for centuries. Russian and Japanese exploration
The islands are rich in natural resources, including fisheries and potential mineral deposits. The disputed status