Largest Islands In The World
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26 January 2025
Quite a few islands around the world are very large, and many of them are countries
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Here's a list of the top 8 islands that are the largest in the world, based on land mass
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Greenland is the world's largest island. Despite its size, much of Greenland is covered in ice, with only a small portion of its large area being habitable
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New Guinea is the second-largest island in the world. It is divided into two countries - Papua New Guinea and Indonesia
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Borneo boasts some of the world's most diverse flora and fauna, including the monster flower, the largest in the world
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Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, is home to some very unique wildlife, including nearly 40 species of lemurs and 800 species of butterflies
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Baffin, the fifth-largest island in the world and the largest in Canada, is characterised by its stunning Arctic landscapes, including fjords, mountains and glaciers
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Sumatra is the sixth largest island in the world and is part of Indonesia. This island is known for its lush tropical rainforest, diverse wildlife and volcanic landscapes
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Honshu is the largest of Japan's four primary islands. This island is home to the nation's highest mountain, Mount Fuji, and largest lake, Lake Biwa
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Victoria Island, located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, holds the distinction of containing the world's largest island within an island within an island
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