Islands Quiz

Today's topic: Islands that belong to one political entity but are closer to another.

1. This island is just off the coast of Connecticut yet belongs to New York. Its name suggests it might be used by fishermen, but these days primarily it is used for vacation homes and summer estates.

2. This island is far closer to Sweden yet belongs to Denmark. Once in a treaty Denmark gave it to Sweden, only to have the islanders revolt and expel the swedes. They then sent a delegation to Denmark offering the Danish King the island on the condition that he never give it away again.

3. This "colossal" island is far just off the shore of Turkey, yet belongs to Greece. It does not lead to Rome.

4. This regal island is closer to Minnesota, yet belongs to Michigan.

5. This large island is just off the shore of Ontario (only 12 miles) yet belongs to Nunavut, whose mainland is over 600 miles away.

6. This island belongs to Equatorial Guinea, despite being far closer to São Tomé and Príncipe. A good year could be spent explaining that.

7. This festive island is far closer to Indonesia (about 360 km) yet it belongs to Australia, around 2000 km distant.

8. This island is far closer to somalia, yet belongs to Yemen. Actually there are a couple of islands that fit this description, including one much larger than this one. But this one is closer to Somalia.