List of islands by area

This list includes all islands (insular landmasses) in the world larger than 1,000 km2 (390 sq mi). For size and location reference, the four continental landmasses are also included. All landmasses are arranged in descending order.

Map of the world showing the 25 largest islands (insular landmasses)

Continental landmasses

Continental landmasses are not usually classified as islands despite being completely surrounded by water. However, because the definition of continent varies between geographers, the Americas are sometimes defined as two separate continents while mainland Australia is sometimes defined as an island as well as a continent. Nevertheless, for the purposes of this list, mainland Australia along with the other major landmasses have been listed as continental landmasses for comparison. The figures are approximations and are for the four major continental landmasses only.

Islands

Islands 100,000 km2 (38,600 sq mi) and greater


Islands 25,000–99,999 km2 (9,700–38,600 sq mi)

Islands 10,000–24,999 km2 (3,861–9,652 sq mi)

Islands 5,000–9,999 km2 (1,931–3,861 sq mi)

Islands 2,500–4,999 km2 (965–1,930 sq mi)


Islands 1,000–2,499 km2 (386–965 sq mi)



See also

Citations

  • Haug, Per Ivar (August 2005). "Islands of Greenland". Gazetteer of Greenland. Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011.
  • "Islands by Land Area". Island Directory Tables. United Nations Environment Programme. 18 February 1998.
  • "The Atlas of Canada". Natural Resources Canada. 4 June 2015.
  • "World Island Information". Joshua Calder. 2010.

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