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This is a list of the lists of islands in the world grouped by country, by continent, by body of water, and by other classifications. For rank-order lists, see the other lists of islands below.
- Overview
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- The Bahamas
This a list of significant islands, island groups, and archipelagos ordered alphabetically by country or region. (See also island arc.)
claimed by various countries
•Alexander Island
•Palmer Archipelago
•Stonington Island
•West Indies
•Lesser Antilles (Antigua and Barbuda is among the Lesser Antilles.)
•Antigua and Barbuda
•Redonda
•Martín García Island
•Tierra del Fuego (Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago, two-thirds of which is administered by Chile. The remaining third is administered by Argentina.)
•Ashmore and Cartier Islands
•Barrow Island
•Bathurst Island
•Bribie Island
•Bruny Island
•Buccaneer Archipelago
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Erika Hueneke
- Capri, Italy. Who hasn't been spellbound by images of Capri's electric Blue Grotto? This glowing sea cave impresses even veteran globetrotters, and it's only the beginning of one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
- Whitsundays, Australia. The delicate Great Barrier Reef is one of the earth's most extensive coral-reef system, supporting more than 1,600 species of fish, whales, rays, octopuses, dolphins and more.
- Bali, Indonesia. What's most stunning in Bali? Dazzling beaches like Nusa Dua, Seminyak and Jimbaran Bay? Ubud's terraced rice fields, sacred forest and ancient monuments?
- James Bond Island, Southern Thailand. A limestone spike rising dramatically from the emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island (Koh Tapu; "Nail Island" in Thai) earned its moniker from appearing in two 007 movies: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).
- The Americas. Haida Gwaii, Canada. Centuries-old totem poles reach toward the skies on the edge of misty rainforests, while the roar of crashing waves echoes through the treetops.
- Europe. Île de Ré, France. The call of the wild harks back centuries on this chic Breton island, scattered with whitewashed villages in hues of aqua-green and eggshell blue.
- Africa. Cabo Verde. Rising from the Atlantic 500km (311 miles) west of Senegal, this glorious island chain has a captivating blend of mountains, beaches and tranquil seaside villages.
- Asia. Malapascua Island, Philippines. Off the north coast of Cebu, this tiny tropical island is famous for its world-class diving. But even if you’ve no interest in marine life, Malapascua makes a brilliant beach destination, with more than a dozen pretty beaches and bays to discover.
An island or isle is a piece of subcontinental land completely surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, skerries, cays or keys. An island in a river or a lake island may be called an eyot or ait, and a small island off the coast may be called a holm.
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Oct 19, 2023 · There are six major kinds of islands: continental (1), tidal (2), barrier (3), oceanic (4), coral (5), and artificial (6). Continental islands (1) were once connected to a continent. They still sit on the continental shelf. Some formed as Earth’s shifting continents broke apart.
