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Group of islands: 諸島 (shotō) vs 列島 (rettō)

Buntaro

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27 Dec 2003
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I am interested in the proper words for "group of islands" and "island chain". I found these examples.

Okinawa Islands
沖縄諸島
Okinawashotō

Hahajima Islands
Hahajimarettō
母島列島

Is there a difference in the meaning and/or usage between 諸島 (shotō) vs 列島 (rettō)
 
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