This is the 8168th most frequent German word.
inselgruppe
An "inselgruppe" is an "archipelago" or "group of islands" in English.
Here, 'inselgruppe' refers directly to a geographical collection of islands.
Die Pazifische Inselgruppe besteht aus vielen kleinen Inseln.
The Pacific island group consists of many small islands.
In this context, 'inselgruppe' emphasizes a destination or area for exploration.
Vor unserer Küste liegt eine kleine Inselgruppe, die zu erkunden ist.
Off our coast lies a small island group to be explored.
In this usage, 'inselgruppe' relates to the ecological or biological uniqueness of a group of islands.