15 May 2020
Quiz: How well do you know the islands of the world?
Can you identify an island from just one picture? Think you're an expert in the Greek, Pacific, Caribbean and Atlantic isles? Give our challenging quiz a go to see how much you really know...
You may have noticed there's a bit of an islands theme in the brand new May/June issue of Wanderlust magazine. So, what better way to celebrate than with a fun, 'islands of the world' quiz?
Fun, yes, but these quizzes are often quite tricky at times, too. We've got to keep you on your toes! For this ultimate test of trivia, keep in mind that every picture might not be a helpful clue. Good luck!
1. Which of these is the biggest island in the Caribbean by size?
Cuba
Nevis
Antigua
Jamaica
2. Which island holds the ‘Remotest Island’ title from The Guinness Book of World Records?
Ascension, South Atlantic
Sable, Netherlands Antilles
Bouvet, Norway
South Georgia, South Atlantic
3. The Greek Islands are some of the world’s most famous. How many are there in total?
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
4. In which ocean would you find the coral-laden island of Kiribati?
Arctic
Pacific
Indian
Atlantic
5. The nation of Malta consists of three islands. Which of these ISN’T one of them?
Comino
Hydra
Gozo
Malta
6. New Zealand has two major islands: North and South. Which is bigger?
North
South
Nice try! They're the same size
Honestly, no idea
7. Can you identify this recognisable island from its shape?
Benguerra, Mozambique
Snake, Brazil
Margarita, Venezuela
Ometepe, Nicaragua
8. To which island is the completely unique Dragon’s Blood Tree native?
Socotra, Yemen
Madagascar
Bubiyan, Kuwait
Luzon, Philippines
9. On which Aussie island would you find these Remarkable Rocks?
Fraser
Kangaroo
Lord Howe
Philip
10. Speaking of Aussie islands, a reptile-titled island sits on the Great Barrier Reef. Do you know which one?
Iguana
Chameleon
Komodo
Lizard
11. Komodo Island is one of the best places to find the Komodo Dragon in the wild. Approximately how many still live there?
650
1,700
2,400
3,800
12. Easter Island in Chile is also known by its native name. Can you remember what it is?
Napa Rui
Rapa Nui
Mana Aai
Rana Pui
13. Asia is home to an adorable island overrun by rabbits, naturally called ‘Rabbit Island’. Where would you find it, exactly?
Hiroshima, Japan
Jeju, South Korea
Okinawa, Japan
Penghu, Taiwan
14. Which Hawaiian island is in this picture?
Maui
Oahu
Kauai
Molokai
15. Which country does this heart-shaped island belong to?
Cape Verde
Croatia
Cameroon
Comoros
16. Can you identify this Channel Island from just one picture?
Sark
Alderney
Guernsey
Lihou
17. Finally, there are lots of UK islands with unusual names. Three of the below are made-up. Can you tell which one is real?
Darkened
Grave's End
Devilish
Foulness
