Iturup (Russian: Итуру́п; Japanese: 択捉島), also historically known by other names, is an island in the Kuril Archipelago separating the Sea of Okhotsk from the North Pacific Ocean. The town of Kurilsk, administrative center of Kurilsky District, is located roughly midway along its …

[25] In 2014, construction workers built a pier and a breakwater in Kitovy Bay, central Iturup, where barges are a major means of transport, sailing between the cove and ships anchored offshore. A new road has been carved through the woods near Kurilsk, the island's biggest village, going to the site of Yuzhno-Kurilsk Mendeleyevo Airport. [26]

Dec 15, 2016 · The territorial dispute prevents Russia and Japan signing a formal peace treaty. Japan lays claim to four islands: Habomai, Shikotan, Kunashir and Iturup.

Iturup, also historically known by other names, is an island in the Kuril Archipelago separating the Sea of Okhotsk from the North Pacific Ocean. The town of Kurilsk, administrative center of Kurilsky District, is located roughly midway along its western shore.

Aug 24, 2017 · A quick google search revealed Itrurup as the largest island of the Kuriles, a chain of volcanic islands between Japan and Kamchatka. Cradled by the Sea of Okhotsk and the northern Pacific this 200km long island and neighboring Kunashir are is still claimed by Japan.

Iturup is the largest island of the Great Kuril Ridge. It stretches from the northeast to the southwest for 200 kilometres, the maximum width is 27 kilometres, the length of the coastline is more than 580 kilometres, and the total area is 3,174.71 km².

Iturup is an island of the southern group of the Great Ridge of the Kuril Islands, the largest island of the archipelago, part of Sakhalin Oblast, Russia. The island is disputed by Japan, which considers it as part of Nemuro Subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture.

Iturup Island, part of the Kuril Islands chain, is known for its stunning natural landscapes, including volcanoes, hot springs, and diverse wildlife. The island offers a unique blend of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and serene relaxation.

Iturup is the largest island of the Great Kuril Ridge. It stretches from the northeast to the southwest for 200 kilometres, the maximum width is 27 kilometres, the length of the coastline is more than 580 kilometres, and the total area is 3,174.71 km².

Iturup is the island that combined exclusive features of a good travel – accessibility of popular landmarks, availability of hot springs, mild climate and unique character of the nature which you can meet once in a lifetime. Iturup is another planet which is reachable in less than in a day.