Definition :
Definition An archipelago is a large body of water with many islands
National Examples :
National Examples Alaskan Archipelago
Hawaii
Florida Keys
International Examples :
International Examples Greek Islands (also known as the Aegean Islands)
Finland
Bora Bora
Palau
Historical Impact :
Historical Impact History of world creation (islands are made on hot spots)
Market/Travel
Historically important countries (Japan is an archipelago)
Economic Impact :
Economic Impact Travel
Vacation spots
Cruise destinations
People live there year-round
They need a market, and trade/exporting/importing
Socio-Cultural :
Socio-Cultural When going to any of these archipelagos, you will find a different experience and social atmosphere
Going from Rindge, NH to the Bahamas or Japan will give you two totally different cultures and social experiences
Bibliography :
Bibliography http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/island-archipelagos/3612/4
http://www.cs.odu.edu/~wild/travels/Images/MapBahamasSatellitePhoto.gif
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/archipelago
http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/164/aerial-photos_2780.jpg
http://www.hickerphoto.com/aerial-photo-6484-pictures.htm
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-archipelago.htm