Paradise Islands of the World

Explanation: The Maldives is an archipelago of 1,199 islands located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India and Sri Lanka. It is one of the lowest-lying countries in the world.

Explanation: Bora Bora is part of French Polynesia, a French overseas territory located in the South Pacific. It is famous for its turquoise lagoon and overwater bungalows.

Explanation: Santorini is a Cyclades island famous for its Cycladic architecture with white houses and blue-domed churches. It offers spectacular sunsets and breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.

Explanation: The Galápagos Islands belong to Ecuador. This volcanic archipelago is famous for its unique wildlife that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Explanation: Corsica is nicknamed "the Island of Beauty" due to its spectacular landscapes: mountains, paradise beaches, maquis shrubland, and picturesque villages.

Explanation: Bali is known for its sculpted terraced rice paddies (like Tegallalang), Hindu temples (Tanah Lot, Uluwatu), and its unique culture within predominantly Muslim Indonesia.

Explanation: The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands located in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa, northeast of Madagascar.

Explanation: Saint Martin is unique because it has been shared between France (Collectivity of Saint Martin) and the Netherlands (Sint Maarten) since the Treaty of Concordia in 1648.

Explanation: The dodo was a bird endemic to Mauritius, which became extinct in the 17th century. Unable to fly and unafraid of humans, it was quickly exterminated after the arrival of colonizers.

Explanation: Honshu is the largest island of Japan and home to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji. It is the cultural and economic heart of the country, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.

Explanation: Ko Phi Phi Leh, with its Maya Beach bay, became world-famous through the film "The Beach" (2000). The massive influx of tourists led to its temporary closure for regeneration.

Explanation: Easter Island (Rapa Nui), a remote Chilean territory in the Pacific, is famous for its nearly 900 Moai statues carved by the Rapa Nui people between 1250 and 1500.

Explanation: Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean with an area of 25,711 km². It belongs to Italy and is home to the active volcano Mount Etna.

Explanation: Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago of Tanzania, located in the Indian Ocean. It is famous for its beaches, spice history, and its old town Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explanation: Tenerife is home to Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain (3,718 m) and the third largest volcano in the world. Teide National Park is the most visited in Europe.