Geography Islands

What is the world's second most populated island called?

Bet your knowledge and answer Start the Quiz

Correct answer

Honshu

Explanation

Honchu is the largest island of Japan, covering an area of 230,500 km². The cities Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto, Kobe, Hiroshima and Nagano all lie here. The majority of the Japanese population lives on Honchu, which is the world's 7th largest island, but the second most populated, after Java. The highest point is Mount Fuji, which rises 3,776 metres.

Statistics

34% correct 34 correct · 67 incorrect

Question added 2008-11-17