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Islands
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, other lists of islands below. Lists of islands by country or location Africa Antarctica Asia Europe North America Oceania South America Lists of islands by continent Lists of islands by body of water By ocean: By other bodies of water: List of ancient islands Other lists of islands External links Island Superlatives {{South America topic, List of islands of Lists of islands, Islands, * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of Equatorial Guinea
This is a list of the lists of islands in the world grouped by country, by continent, by body of water A body of water or waterbody is any significant accumulation of water on the surface of Earth or another planet. The term most often refers to oceans, seas, and lakes, but it includes smaller pools of water such as ponds, wetlands, or more rare ..., and by other classifications. For rank-order lists, see the other lists of islands below. Lists of islands by country or location Africa Antarctica Asia Europe North America Oceania South America Lists of islands by continent Lists of islands by body of water By ocean: By other bodies of water: List of ancient islands Other lists of islands External links Island Superlatives {{South America topic, List of islands of * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of Cape Verde
Cape Verde (formally, the Republic of Cabo Verde) is a group of arid Atlantic islands which are home to distinct communities of plants, birds, and reptiles. Location and description The Cape Verde Islands are located in the mid-Atlantic Ocean some off the west coast of the continent of Africa. The landscape varies from dry plains to high active volcanoes with cliffs rising steeply from the ocean. The climate is arid. The total size is . The archipelago consists of ten islands and five islets, divided into the windward (Barlavento) and leeward (Sotavento) groups. The six islands in the Barlavento group, which sits in the trade winds, are Santo Antão, São Vicente, Santa Luzia, São Nicolau, Sal, and Boa Vista. The total land mass is .Valor simbólico do centro histórico da Praia Lourenço Conceição Gomes, Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Antarctic And Subantarctic Islands
This is a list of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. * Antarctic islands are, in the strict sense, the islands around mainland Antarctica, situated on the Antarctic Plate, and south of the Antarctic Convergence. According to the terms of the Antarctic Treaty System, Antarctic Treaty, claims to sovereignty over lands south of 60th parallel south, 60° S are not asserted.Antarctic Treaty, Article VI Dec. 1, 1959 12 UST 794; 402 UNTS 71; 19 ILM 860 (1980) * Sub-Antarctic islands are the islands situated closer to another continental mainland or on another list of tectonic plates, tectonic plate, but are biogeography, biogeographically linked to the Antarctic or being parts of the Antarctic realm, roughly north of and adjacent to the Antarctic Convergence. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Continent
A continent is any of several large geographical regions. Continents are generally identified by convention (norm), convention rather than any strict criteria. A continent could be a single large landmass, a part of a very large landmass, as in the case of Asia or Europe within Eurasia, or a landmass and nearby islands within its continental shelf. Due to these varying definitions, the number of continents varies; up to seven or as few as four geographical regions are commonly regarded as continents. Most English-speaking world, English-speaking countries recognize seven regions as continents. In order from largest to smallest in area, these seven regions are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (continent), Australia (sometimes called Oceania or Australasia). Different variations with fewer continents merge some of these regions; examples of this are merging Asia and Europe into Eurasia, "Most people recognize seven continents—Asia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of The United Kingdom
This is a list of islands of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has thousands of islands within its territory and several external territories. This is a list of selected United Kingdom, British islands grouped by Countries of the United Kingdom, constituent country or British Overseas Territories, overseas territory. The largest British island is Great Britain, which forms a substantial majority of the United Kingdom and is the List of islands by area, ninth-largest island in the world. United Kingdom * Great Britain (the largest island in Europe) England * Barrow Island (England), Barrow Island * Bawden Rocks * Brownsea Island * Canvey Island * Coquet Island, England, Coquet Island * Drake's Island * Eddystone Rocks, Eddystone * Farne Islands ** Staple Island * Foulness Island * Furzey Island * Green Island (Dorset), Green Island * Havergate Island * Hayling Island * Hilbre Island * Isle of Portland * Isle of She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Subantarctic Islands
The New Zealand Subantarctic Islands comprise the five southernmost groups of the New Zealand outlying islands. They are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most of the islands lie near the southeast edge of the largely submerged continent centred on New Zealand called Zealandia, which was riven from Australia 60–85 million years ago, and from Antarctica 85–130 million years ago. They share some features with Australia's Macquarie Island to the west. History Until 1995, scientific research staff were stationed permanently at a meteorological station on Campbell Island. Since then, the islands have been uninhabited, though they are periodically visited by researchers and tourists. Protection of reserves was strengthened in 2014, becoming the largest natural sanctuary in the nation. Islands ; Antipodes Islands: Antipodes Island, Bollons Island, the Windward Islands, Orde Lees Island, Leeward Island, South Islet ; Auckland Islands: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of Bahrain
This is a list of islands of the Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain, which includes most of the archipelago known as the . The Kingdom consists of 33 natural islands and a number of man-made ones. Islands In addition to the Bahrain Islands, the Kingdom consists of: * The Amwaj Islands, an artificial island chain which is already settled and in the final phase of construction. * The Hawar Islands, split between Bahrain and Qatar, most of which were granted to Bahrain by an international court in 2001. * The Jidda Islands consist of three deserted islands. This island is situated in the west side of Bahrain. * The Nurana Islands consist of two islets. This island is situated in the east north side of Bahrain. * The Reef Island, Bahrain, Reef Islands consist of 16 islands. Former islands Islands that once existed but which now, because of land reclamation, are no longer separated from larger land masses: * Arad Island, including Arad Fort, now joined to Muharraq. * Halat Bu Maher, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of Brunei
The following is a list of islands of Brunei. The islands are either located in rivers, South China Sea, Serasa Bay or Brunei Bay. List of islands Brunei-Muara District Mukim Kota Batu * Berambang Island – * Chermin Island – * Sibungor Island – * Baru-Baru Island – * Berbunut Island – * Keingaran Island – * Pepatan Island – * Lumut Lunting – * Silipan Island – * Silama Island – Mukim Serasa * Muara Besar Island – * Pelumpong Island – * Bedukang Island – Mukim Kilanas * Ranggu Island – * Luba Island – Mukim Mentiri * Si Mangga Besar Island – * Si Mangga Damit Island – * Salar Island – * Pasir Tengah Island – Other islands * Pelong Rocks – * Punyit – Temburong District Mukim Labu * Selirong Island – * Siarau Island – * Kitang Island – * Selanjak Island – * Tarap Island – * Pituat Island – Mukim Bangar * Kibi Island – Mukim Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of Algeria
Algeria includes 32 islands and 208 small islands.Protection et valorisation du littoral en Algérie : législation et instruments : Le cas des communes littorales d’Oran Three-quarters of these islands are massive rocks protruding over the water without vegetation or clusters of completely arid rocks whose sole interest is sometimes that they are the basis for s. The last quarter includes only islands with Superficial soils. Almost half of this last quarter is "Peninsular" similar to the continent and a quarter is uninhabitable except for birds. Therefore, there is only a quarter of a quarter valid for goin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of Bangladesh
This is a list of Islands of Bangladesh. The islands of Bangladesh are scattered along the Bay of Bengal and the river mouth of the Padma River, Padma. The word "Char" is used in many of the names and refers to floodplain sediment islands in the Ganges Delta. Many large rivers originated from the Himalayas carry a high level of sediment and it accumulates across the shoreline of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. This has led to significant changes in the morphology of the coastal area, including the development of the new Islands. Western Bay of Bengal * Ashar Char * Andar Char * Rangabali * Dublar Char * Bangabandhu Island * Burir Char * Char Hare * Char Lakhsmi/Birshreshta Hamid Island * Char Manika * Ramnabad Island * Char Mantaz * Pakhkhir Char * Dimer Char * Char Bagala Northern Bay of Bengal * Bhola Island, the country's largest island * Sandwip, a large island in Chittagong District * Urirchar * Bhasan Char * Swarna Dweep (Jahajer Chor/ Jahejjar chor) * Hatia Island, Hatiya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of Comoros
This is a list of islands of the Comoros. Major islands *Anjouan * Grande Comore * Mohéli The three islands under the control of the Comoros have the status of ''autonomous islands'' (formerly governorates). * Mayotte Minor islands Islands located off the coast of Ngazidja (Grand Comore) * Îlot La Tcheka Islands located off the coast of Mwali (Mohéli) * Chissioua Bouélachamba * Chissioua Bouelamahombe * Chissioua Mbouzi * Chissioua Bouelamanga * Chissioua Chikoundo * Chissioua Gnandza * Chissioua Mchaco * Chissioua Foro * Chissioua Mea * Chissioua Bouelamiradji * Chissioua Mbougo * Ilot Sanzi * Chissioua Ouenefou * Chissioua Kanzoni * Chissioua Dzaha * Chissioua Magnougni * Mbo Mbili Islands located off the coast of Anjouan * Ile de la Selle Ile de la Selle is a tidal island * Mchakojou See also * ISO 3166-2:KM Notes References {{Autonomous islands of the Comoros * Comoros Comoros Islands This is a list of the lists of islands in the world g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Islands Of Madagascar
This is a tentative List of islands of Madagascar. This list is incomplete. Inhabited islands * Ankify * Barren Isles (Nosy Barren) * Juan de Nova Island * Île aux Nattes (Nosy Nato) (separated by 200m from Nosy Boraha ( Analanjirofo) * Île Sainte-Marie (Nosy Boraha), ( Analanjirofo) * Nosy Be, ''the Big Island'' in Diana * Nosy Berafia - 10 km long and 3 km wide. Its chief town is Antananabe. * Nosy Faly * Nosy Hara National Park * Nosy Komba (off Nosy Be, Diana) * Nosy Kisimany (off Nosy Be, Diana) * Nosy Mamoko (a former Arab trade post off Nosy Be) * Nosy Mitsio * Nosy Tanihely National Park * Nosy Tsarabanjina * Nosy Ve-Androka National Park (23°38’S, 43°42’E) Uninhabited islands * Europa Island (Nosy Ampela) * Grande Glorieuse * Île du Lys * Nosy Antalikely (in Diana) * Nosy Antsoha (in Diana) * Nosy Kivongy - a small rock off Nosy Be in Diana * Nosy Mangabe - Antongil Bay, near Maroantsetra, Analanjirofo. * Nosy Hara * Nosy Tanihely - 341 h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
