The Spratly Islands

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The Spratly Islands

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The Spratly Islands are believed to have major oil and gas deposits, which has led to territorial disputes between China, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei.

Answer: B 
 The Spratly Islands are a group of more than 100 small islands, reefs, and shoals located in the South China Sea. They are known for their rugged and mountainous terrain.

Answer: C 
 The Spratly Islands have been a major cause of disunity within ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) because various countries claim sovereignty over them. The territorial disputes have created tensions among ASEAN members, some of whom have overlapping claims.

Answer: D 
 The Philippines is one of the countries that claim sovereignty over the Spratly Islands. However, the islands are also claimed by China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei.

Answer: E 
 The Spratly Islands are one of the largest chains of islands in Southeast Asia. However, they are relatively small and have a combined land area of only about 5 square kilometers.