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A view of some of the Thousand Islands, photographed in 2015 from atop the 1000 Islands Tower, facing northwest. The Thousand Islands are a North American archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada–US border in the St. Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario.

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. (Full article...)

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Natural floating island on small lake in Finnish Lakeland

A floating island is a mass of floating aquatic plants, mud, and peat ranging in thickness from several centimeters to a few meters. Sometimes referred to as tussocks, floatons, or suds, floating islands are found in many parts of the world. They exist less commonly as an artificial island. Floating islands are generally found on marshlands, lakes, and similar wetland locations, and can be many hectares in size. (Full article...)

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Jerk chicken and pork served with hard dough bread, jerk sauce, festival, fried pressed plantain and coleslaw, in Jamaica.

Jamaican cuisine includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavours and spices influenced by Amerindian, West African, Irish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern people who have inhabited the island. It is also influenced by indigenous crops, as well as crops and livestock introduced to the island from Mesoamerica, Europe, tropical West Africa and Southeast Asia, which are now grown locally. A wide variety of seafood, tropical fruits and meats are available.

Some Jamaican dishes are variations of cuisines brought to the island from elsewhere, which are often modified to incorporate local produce and spices. Many others are novel or Creole dishes, created from a fusion of dishes, techniques and ingredients from different cultures, which have developed locally over time. Popular Jamaican dishes include curry goat, fried dumplings, brown stew (oxtail), ackee and saltfish and jerk. Jamaican patties along with various pastries, breads and beverages are also popular. (Full article...)

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Caldera de Taburiente National Park

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A view of the forest at Caldera de Taburiente National Park, located at La Palma, Canary Islands

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... that the delegation of the British Virgin Islands at the 2024 Summer Olympics was supported by a scholarship named after their chef de mission?
... that traditional stone houses on the island of Pantelleria passively maintain an internal temperature up to 8 °C (14 °F) cooler than the ambient air temperature in summer?
... that because the capital of The Gambia is on a small island, its population has overflowed into Serekunda in the nearby municipality of Kanifing?
... that the Love Island series 8 contestant Tasha Ghouri went viral in early 2024 after uploading a video to TikTok using her "deaf accent"?
... that the village office on the islet of Koja Doi was destroyed by a tsunami in 1992, after which it was rebuilt across a causeway on the larger Besar Island?
... that the remains of the first Catholic bishop in Tasmania were not returned to the island until 150 years after his death?

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The following are images from various island-related articles on Wikipedia.

Image 1An aerial view of islands in the Seychelles (from Lists of islands)
Image 2A NASA image of Rhodes (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 3The port city of Hydra on Hydra Island (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 4Carrera (left), Cronstadt Island (right) (from List of islands of Trinidad and Tobago)
Image 5The Northern Sporades (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 6The main beach on the southern shore of Pamalican (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 7Aruba (from List of islands of the Netherlands)
Image 8Kakaraitivu Island (from List of islands of Sri Lanka)
Image 9Soisalo and Sääminginsalo (from List of islands of Finland)
Image 10A view of the southern side of Isla de Convalecencia from the Ayala Bridge over the Pasig River (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 11Mardanas Island, officially known as Siluag (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 12Iconic windmills of Mykonos (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 13Kunashir Island coastline: photo taken by Russian president Dmitry Medvedev in November 2010 (from List of islands of Russia)
Image 14A 1941 map of Corregidor Island (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 15Satellite image of Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal), an island of the Spratly Islands group in the South China Sea (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 16Ko Tapu (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 17Atlasov Island from space, September 1992 (from List of islands of Russia)
Image 18Regions of the Greek islands (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 19The Dodecanese Islands (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 20Panoramic view of Boracay (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 21Ioannina Island in Lake Pamvotida (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 22The Netherlands (from List of islands of the Netherlands)
Image 23Curaçao (from List of islands of the Netherlands)
Image 24An aerial view of Gato Island (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 25A NASA image of Crete (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 26Nainativu (from List of islands of Sri Lanka)
Image 27Cauit Island overlooking from Cagsao, Calabanga, Camarines Sur (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 28Ko Chang (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 29Spinalonga (Kalydon) (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 30The Cape Engaño Lighthouse at Cape Engaño, Palaui Island (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 31Boats at Cadlao Island (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 32Piel Island, Cumbria. U.K. (from Lists of islands)
Image 33Ko Tapu (James Bond Island), Phang Nga province, Thailand (from Lists of islands)
Image 34Ko Kram (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 3517th century Dutch map of Sri Lanka with the Dutch names of the Jaffna islands (from List of islands of Sri Lanka)
Image 36Atafu island in Tokelau (from Lists of islands)
Image 37Manamoc Island as seen from the north (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 38Ko Tarutao (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 39White sand beach at Sabtang island (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 40Ko Phi Phu Leh (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 41The Echinades islands (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 42Saba (from List of islands of the Netherlands)
Image 43One of the islands in Lakshadweep (from List of islands of India)
Image 44The Shamanka Шаманка [ru], a holy rock in Shamanism and one of the nine holiest places in Asia, on the westcoast of Olkhon (from List of islands of Russia)
Image 45Grande Island (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 46Monos (front) and Chacachacare (back). Venezuelan mainland (Paria Peninsula) seen in the horizon and Patos Island seen to the left. (from List of islands of Trinidad and Tobago)
Image 47Ko Yang of the Tarutao group (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 48Ao Thong Nai Pan, Ko Pha Ngan (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 49The islet of Trafos in the Libyan Sea (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 50Looking out at Five Islands, Point Gourde, Trinidad (from List of islands of Trinidad and Tobago)
Image 51Sri Lanka (from List of islands of Sri Lanka)
Image 52Ko Mak (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 53Cape Melville Lighthouse on the southern point of Balabac Island, circa 1892 (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 54Islands of Phang Nga Bay (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 55Pigeon Island (from List of islands of Sri Lanka)
Image 56The islet of Pondikonisi, or mouse island, is shaped like a mouse. (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 57Ko Kut (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 58Åland islands and Archipelago Sea (from List of islands of Finland)
Image 59Ko Poda (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 60Beach of Texel (from List of islands of the Netherlands)
Image 61Gigantes Sur Island, part of the Gigantes Islands (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 62Panampangan Island, The island with the longest sandbar in the Philippines (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 63Bone Island, Batticaloa (from List of islands of Sri Lanka)
Image 64The Cyclades islands (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 65The islet of Leon, on the left, next to the larger islet of Souda, within Souda Bay (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 66Panguan Island, The last island of the Sulu Archipelago nearest the Philippine-Malaysian border (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 67An aerial view of Sibuyan Island (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 68Ithaca is to the upper right of the larger Kefalonia island in this picture. The small island in the top-right corner is the uninhabited Atokos island. (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 69A harbor on the island of Astypalaia (from List of islands of Greece)
Image 70An aerial view of Polillo Island (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 71Ko Lipe (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 72Islands of Phang Nga Bay (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 73A view from Tinaga beach in Tinaga at sunset (from List of islands of the Philippines)
Image 74Beaches of Ko Phi Phi Don (from List of islands of Thailand)
Image 75The main Ionian Islands (from List of islands of Greece)

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v t e Islands of Albania
Sea	Ksamil Kunë Pelican Sazan Stillo Tongo Zvërnec	Islands portal
Lake	Kukës Maligrad Paqe Shaqarí Shurdhah
River	Malsori Osum
Former	Franc Jozeph

v t e Islands of Denmark
Baltic Sea	Zealand Funen Bornholm Christiansø (Ertholmene)	Islands portal
Sydhavsøerne	Lolland Falster Møn Fejø Bogø Femø Glænø Nyord Enø Askø Tærø Masnedø Vejrø Dybsø Langø Skalø Enehøje Farø Lilleø Rågø Vejlø Kalvø Slotø Barneholm
Kattegat	North Jutlandic Island Samsø Læsø Anholt Endelave Sejerø Tunø Hjarnø Nekselø Æbelø Hesselø Hjelm Græsholm Hirsholmene Ejlinge Draget
South Funen Archipelago	Ærø Tåsinge Thurø Lyø Avernakø Strynø Omø Drejø Agerø Skarø Bjørnø Siø Hjortø Birkholm Store Egholm Store Svelmø Hjælmshoved Strynø Kalv Illumø Vigø
Limfjorden	Mors Jegindø Venø Egholm Livø Fur
Øresund	Amager Saltholm Peberholm Slotsholmen Middelgrundsfortet Trekroner Fort Flakfortet
Great Belt	Langeland Agersø Gavnø Sprogø Romsø
Little Belt	Als Bågø Årø Fænø Barsø Brandsø Kalvø
Wadden Sea	Rømø Fanø Mandø Langli
Other islands	Orø (Isefjorden) Eskilsø (Roskilde Fjord) Vigelsø (Odense Fjord) Fjandø (Nissum Fjord) Møgelø (Julsø) Tornø (Odense Fjord)

v t e List of islands of Europe
Sovereign states	Albania Azerbaijan Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Latvia Lithuania Malta Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom	Islands portal
States with limited recognition	Abkhazia Kosovo Northern Cyprus South Ossetia Transnistria
Dependencies and other entities	Faroe Islands Guernsey Isle of Man Jersey

v t e Island-level constituencies of the Maldives
Haa Alif	Baarah Dhidhdhoo Filladhoo Hoarafushi Ihavandhoo Kelaa Maarandhoo Mulhadhoo Muraidhoo Thakandhoo Thuraakunu Uligan Utheemu Vashafaru	Islands portal
Haa Dhaalu	Finey Hanimaadhoo Hirimaradhoo Kulhudhuffushi Kumundhoo Kurinbi Makunudhoo Naivaadhoo Nellaidhoo Neykurendhoo Nolhivaram Nolhivaranfaru Vaikaradhoo
Shaviyani	Bileffahi Feevah Feydhoo Foakaidhoo Funadhoo Goidhoo Kanditheemu Komandoo Lhaimagu Maaungoodhoo Maroshi Milandhoo Narudhoo Noomaraa
Noonu	Fodhdhoo Henbadhoo Holhudhoo Kendhikolhudhoo Kudafari Landhoo Lhohi Maafaru Maalhendhoo Magoodhoo Manadhoo Miladhoo Velidhoo
Raa	Alifushi Angolhitheemu Dhuvaafaru Fainu Hulhudhuffaaru Inguraidhoo Innamaadhoo Kinolhas Maakurathu Maduvvari Meedhoo Rasgetheemu Rasmaadhoo Ungoofaaru Vaadhoo
Baa	Dharavandhoo Dhonfanu Eydhafushi Fehendhoo Fulhadhoo Goidhoo Hithaadhoo Kamadhoo Kendhoo Kihaadhoo Kudarikilu Maalhos Thulhaadhoo
Lhaviyani	Hinnavaru Kurendhoo Naifaru Olhuvelifushi
Kaafu	Dhiffushi Gaafaru Gulhi Guraidhoo Himmafushi Huraa Kaashidhoo Maafushi Thulusdhoo
Alif Alif	Bodufolhudhoo Feridhoo Himandhoo Maalhos Mathiveri Rasdhoo Thoddoo Ukulhas
Alif Dhaalu	Dhangethi Dhigurah Didhdhoo Fenfushi Hangnaameedhoo Kunburudhoo Maamigili Mahibadhoo Mandhoo Omadhoo
Vaavu	Felidhoo Fulidhoo Keyodhoo Rakeedhoo Thinadhoo
Meemu	Dhiggaru Kolhufushi Maduvvari Mulah Muli Naalaafushi Raimmandhoo Veyvah
Faafu	Bileddhoo Dharanboodhoo Feeali Magoodhoo Nilandhoo
Dhaalu	Bandidhoo Hulhudheli Kudahuvadhoo Maaenboodhoo Meedhoo Rinbudhoo
Thaa	Burunee Dhiyamingili Gaadhiffushi Guraidhoo Hirilandhoo Kandoodhoo Kinbidhoo Madifushi Omadhoo Thimarafushi Vandhoo Veymandoo Vilufushi
Laamu	Dhanbidhoo Fonadhoo Gaadhoo Gan Hithadhoo Isdhoo Kalaidhoo Kunahandhoo Maabaidhoo Maamendhoo Maavah Mundoo
Gaafu Alifu	Dhaandhoo Dhevvadhoo Gemanafushi Kanduhulhudhoo Kolamaafushi Kondey Maamendhoo Nilandhoo Vilingili
Gaafu Dhaalu	Fares-Maathodaa Fiyoaree Gaddhoo Hoandeddhoo Madaveli Nadellaa Rathafandhoo Thinadhoo Vaadhoo
Gnaviyani	Fuvahmulah Dhadimagu Dhiguvaandu Dhoondigan Funaadu Hoadhadu Maadhadu Maalegan Miskiymagu
The capitals of each atoll are in underline. This list excludes first-level administrative divisions, Malé and Addu cities.

v t e Islands of Myanmar (Burma)
Ayeyarwady Region	Bilu Island Diamond Island Gaw Yin Gyi Island Hainggyi Island Kalegauk Island Kokunye Kyun Kyungyi Island Magyi Island Moscos Islands Myingun Island Myingyi Kyun Nantha Kyun Ongyun Pontamau Polaunggyi Kyun Thin-bon Kyun Unguan Wa Kyun Zalat Taung	Islands portal
Rakhine State	Cheduba Maday Island Ramree Island Pearl Island
Tanintharyi Region (Mergui Archipelago)	Auriol Island Bentinck Kyun Christie Island Daung Kyun Kabosa Island Kadan Island Kanmaw Kyun Lamin Island Lanbi Kyun Letsok-aw Kyun Mali Kyun Money Island Sabi Island Saganthit Kyun Tenasserim Island Thahtay Kyun Than Kyun Thayawthadangyi Zadetkyi
Tanintharyi Region	Apaw-ye Kyun Be-in Kyun Da-that Island Double Island Gaungze Kyun Kaingthaung Island Pazin Kyun
Yangon Region	Gwa Kyun Coco Islands Preparis Calventuras Islands
Geography of Myanmar Andaman Sea