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1. A. This Canadian island is one of the Sverdrup Islands. It´s named after a Norwegian sponsor of Nansen´s, Amundsen´s and Sverdrup´s polar expeditions. In size it ranks as # 32 in the world.
2. B. This Canadian island is the world´s fifth largest. Chief settlement: Iqaluit (Frobisher Bay) which is capital of Nunavut Territory.
3. C. This Canadian island is one of the Barry Islands. It was discovered by English explorer William Parry in 1819.
4. D. This Canadian island is the world's largest uninhabited island. It ranks as # 26 in the world.
5. E. This Canadian island in Nunavut Territory is the world´s tenth largest.
6. F. This is a Russian archipelago. It consists of about 187 islands, the largest being Aleksandra Land, George Land and Wilczek Land.
7. G. This Canadian island in British Columbia is the northernmost and largest of the Queen Charlotte Islands.
8. H. This island between Nordland and Troms is Norway´s largest. Chief city: Harstad.
9. I. This Atlantic island is an independent republic.
10. J. This island belongs to Norway. Highest point is volcano Beerenberg.
11. K. This is an Alaskan island in Alexander archipelago. Chief town: Kake.
12. L. This island in Vesterålen, Nordland is Norway´s third largest.
13. M. This Canadian island is among the largest of the Parry Islands. It ranks as # 34 in the world. It was discovered by William Parry in 1819.
14. N. This Russian archipelago is divided in two main islands, North _____ and South _____. Northern part ranks as # 29 in the world, while Southern part ranks as # 38.
15. O. This Russian island is situated in Taymur Autonomous Okrug. It´s the largest of the Severnaya Zemlya Group.
16. P. This Alaskan island is the largest of the Alexander archipelago. It´s named after a Prince. Chief settlement: Craig.
17. R. These Canadian islands are part of Sverdrup Islands. They are named after two Norwegian brothers, Ellef and Amund.
18. S. This island is Russia´s largest single island. It ranks as # 22 in the world.
19. T. This Alaskan island is part of Andreanof Islands, Aleutians. It has an active volcano.
20. U-V-W. This Canadian island is the third largest of the Arctic Archipelago and ranks as # 7 in the world.
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