Place the Island! Trivia Quiz

Found in the North Sea off the coast of Northern Holland, the West Frisian Islands are a series of fourteen islands commonly used as getaway destinations for the Dutch during warmer months. Texel, amongst these, is the largest of the set. Like most of the land of the Netherlands, Texel is not particularly high above sea level at any given point, but it does boast a series of quaint coastal villages, beautiful sand dunes, picturesque beaches, and ideal wetlands for birdwatching.

Boasting the second-largest population of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific, the island of Aitutaki is only behind Rarotonga in terms of citizens though it's the fifth-largest in area. This doesn't make it a busy place, however, as the Cook Islands is two thousand kilometres from New Zealand to the southwest.

Despite this, Aitutaki is a surprising getaway spot, as it forms a sheltered lagoon (nearly an atoll) inhabited by Polynesians for centuries. In the modern era, it's a quiet, but gorgeous vacation destination, nearly unspoiled, but frequently at risk of climate change.

The most populated amongst the Canary Islands, Tenerife is found in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Western Africa. Overseen by Spain, it's a fascinating destination not only from a geological point of view, but because of its distinct cultural aspects (like its Carnivals and tourist locales) and its wildlife (having the most diverse wildlife in Europe). Formed by millions of years of volcanic activity, Tenerife is home to beautiful resort coasts and picturesque central peaks.

It's perhaps the most-visited location in all of Macaronesia.

Formed by a mountain range that stretches along its eastern spine, the island of Corsica, overseen by France, is one of the largest landmasses off Mainland Europe and sitting in the Mediterranean it benefits from generally beautiful weather and idyllic coastal towns. Though the island has a strong history with Italy to the east, it became primarily French-speaking in the nineteenth century. Nonetheless, it still shares a border with Sardinia, due south.

Due east of Tierra del Fuego and the southern tip of South America, South Georgia (and the South Sandwich Islands by extension) is one of the more remote destinations on the planet, being populated by a small, non-permanent group originally dedicated to naval work and commercial fishing. Today, South Georgia is well known for being an occasional port of call for Antarctic cruises and for its sea and bird life.

It's overseen as an overseas territory of the UK.

Another part of Macaronesia, Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal found just over five hundred kilometres west of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean. Settled in the early fifteenth century, this island became an important port for Portuguese explorers during their golden era of exploration. Today, it's best known for its rich history, viticulture, and tourism (including, you guessed it, cruises).

The island of Saint Martin, found east of Puerto Rico, is actually split in two with the French, northern half being known as Saint Martin and the southern Dutch half being known as Sint Maarten. Interestingly, the southern half is also part of the Netherlands Antilles, which stretch further south towards South America. On either side, visitors can expect the typical amenities of a tropical paradise with shopping, resorts, cruise liners, and beaches either way.

Found east of Java, the island of Bali is perhaps the most frequented tourist destination in Indonesia because of its prominence as a spiritual locale, its welcoming beachside resorts, and its surf culture. Come to Denpasar, Tanah Lot Temple, and numerous coral reefs, Bali became less of a hidden gem and more of a key travel spot due to the rise of social media. Before this, however, it had a rich history with Portuguese and Dutch influence, all while maintaining unique Hindu roots.

While the majority of Indonesia practices Islam, the majority of Bali practices Hinduism.

The Greek island of Santorini, known for its whitewashed, cliffside houses overlooking the Aegean Sea, is one of those destinations that attracts luxe travellers. Created through volcanic activity it is, today, a sleepier locale known best for its small fishing villages, wineries, and wedding industry-- after being made into yet another social media must-travel spot, it became one of the leading world destinations for engaged Asian couples to tie the knot.

Penang Island, found off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is home to the city of George Town, one of the densest urban areas in all of Asia. Found at a crossing next to the Malacca Strait, George Town was colonized by the British during the empire's expansion as it was considered a strong port of trade for Southeast Asian spices. Because of this, the city is dotted with traditional Malay architecture as well as old British forts and churches.