GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Spratly Islands
The Spratly Islands are dispersed reefs, shoals, rocks and small islands in the southern South China Sea, between Vietnam, the Philippines and northern Borneo.
Fast Facts
- China, Taiwan and Vietnam claim the group; the Philippines and Malaysia claim parts.
- Brunei asserts a maritime claim overlapping the southern area rather than occupying an island group.
- Fiery Cross, Subi and Mischief Reefs have major Chinese-built artificial land and facilities.
Connected lessons
- Spratly IslandsMap, explanation and practice
- From the Arabian Sea to disputed reefsGuided exploration
- Islands and maritime zonesGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Paracel IslandsRelated places
- Scarborough ShoalRelated places
- South China SeaRelated places
- Strait of MalaccaRelated places