By Rajni Pandey | July 1, 2024
The largest island in the world, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
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Divided between two countries: Papua New Guinea to the east and Indonesia's provinces of Papua and West Papua to the west. It's the second-largest island in the world.
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The third-largest island globally and is shared by three countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. The island is known for its incredible biodiversity, including numerous endemic species.
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Located off the southeastern coast of Africa, Madagascar is the fourth-largest island in the world. It is renowned for its unique wildlife and biodiversity, much of which is found nowhere else on Earth.
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Located in Nunavut, Canada, and is the fifth-largest island. It's known for its dramatic Arctic landscape and is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
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An Indonesian island and the sixth-largest island globally. It is known for its rugged tropical terrain, wildlife, and rich natural resources.
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The largest and most populous island of Japan, which ranks seventh in size worldwide. It is home to the country's capital, Tokyo, and other major cities like Kyoto and Osaka.
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The eighth-largest island, located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The island is split between the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
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The largest of the British Isles, located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It includes England, Scotland, and Wales and is the ninth-largest island in the world.
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Part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Ellesmere Island is the world's tenth-largest island. It is noted for its remote, icy landscape and sparse population.
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