Rimsky-Korsakov Archipelago

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Rimsky-Korsakov Archipelago ({{coord|42|42|N|131|26|E}}, {{langx|ru|Архипелаг Римского-Корсакова}}) is a group of six small islands and few kekurs (rocky islets) in Peter the Great Gulf of Sea of Japan under administration of Khasansky District. Islands are located approximately {{convert|70|km|0|abbr=on}} to southwest of Vladivostok.

The archipelago is uninhabited and has area of approximately 6 square kilometres. The highest point is {{convert|144|m|0|abbr=on}} (Stenin Island). The largest island is Bolshoy Pelis (4 km²).[http://parusa.narod.ru/bib/books/fareast/1401-s.htm Navigation in Peter the Great Gulf]

Islands were discovered for Europeans by French whalers in 1851 and named Iles pelée. Later the archipelago was named after commander of schooner Vostok Voin Rimsky-Korsakov.[http://khasan-district.narod.ru/directory/geograf/rimskogo_korsakova_o.htm Хасанский район. Архипелаг Римского-Корсакова]