Country with 14,125 islands (and only 260 inhabited!) crossword clue

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5 letters · New York Times · Friday, March 28, 2025 · 51-Across

Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, March 28, 2025.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 28, 2025 · 51-Across · 5 letters

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a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

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