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Islands & Archipelagos

Islands and island groups across every ocean basin, with area, regional setting and the maritime networks that linked them.

Islands Indexed
354
Largest Extent
1.75M km²
Caroline Islands
Regions Covered
8
Continental groupings
Feature Classes
2
Distinct types
Island484 km²

Pentecost

Pentecost is a island in Oceania (Melanesia), spanning approximately 484 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Country
Vanuatu
IslandOceania
Island158 km²

Anatom

Anatom is a island in Oceania (Melanesia), spanning approximately 158 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Country
Vanuatu
IslandOceania
Island336 km²

Gaua

Gaua is a island in Oceania (Melanesia), spanning approximately 336 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Country
Vanuatu
IslandOceania
Island60 km²

Utupua

Utupua is a island in Oceania (Melanesia), spanning approximately 60 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Country
Solomon Islands
IslandOceania
Island163 km²

Vanikolo

Vanikolo is a island in Oceania (Melanesia), spanning approximately 163 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Country
Solomon Islands
IslandOceania
Island797 km²

Adak

Adak is a island in North America, spanning approximately 797 km².

Region
North America
Country
United States
IslandNorth America
Island4,172 km²

Unimak Island

Unimak Island is a island in North America, spanning approximately 4,172 km².

Region
North America
Country
United States
IslandNorth America
Island830 km²

Lanzarote

Lanzarote is a island in Africa (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 830 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Spain
IslandAfrica
Island175 km²

Mahé Island

Mahé Island is a island in Seven seas (open ocean) (Seychelles), spanning approximately 175 km².

Region
Seven seas (open ocean)
Subregion
Seychelles
Country
Seychelles
IslandSeven seas (open ocean)
Island200 km²

Mohéli

Mohéli is a island in Africa (Comores), spanning approximately 200 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
Comores
Country
Comoros
IslandAfrica
Island450 km²

Anjouan

Anjouan is a island in Africa (Indian Ocean), spanning approximately 450 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
Indian Ocean
Country
Comoros
IslandAfrica
Island469 km²

Pico

Pico is a island in Seven seas (open ocean) (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 469 km².

Region
Seven seas (open ocean)
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Portugal
IslandSeven seas (open ocean)
Island453 km²

Terceira

Terceira is a island in Seven seas (open ocean) (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 453 km².

Region
Seven seas (open ocean)
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Portugal
IslandSeven seas (open ocean)
Island120 km²

Santa Maria

Santa Maria is a island in Seven seas (open ocean) (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 120 km².

Region
Seven seas (open ocean)
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Portugal
IslandSeven seas (open ocean)
Island337 km²

São Nicolau

São Nicolau is a island in Africa (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 337 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Cape Verde
IslandAfrica
Island744 km²

Santo Antão

Santo Antão is a island in Africa (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 744 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Cape Verde
IslandAfrica
Island200 km²

Sal

Sal is a island in Africa (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 200 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Cape Verde
IslandAfrica
Island638 km²

Boa Vista

Boa Vista is a island in Africa (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 638 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Cape Verde
IslandAfrica
Island1,641 km²

Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is a island in Africa (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 1,641 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Spain
IslandAfrica
Island2,589 km²

Reunion

Reunion is a island in Seven seas (open ocean) (Mascarene Islands), spanning approximately 2,589 km².

Region
Seven seas (open ocean)
Subregion
Mascarene Islands
Country
France
IslandSeven seas (open ocean)
Island302 km²

Hierro

Hierro is a island in Africa (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 302 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Spain
IslandAfrica
Island702 km²

La Palma

La Palma is a island in Africa (North Atlantic Ocean), spanning approximately 702 km².

Region
Africa
Subregion
North Atlantic Ocean
Country
Spain
IslandAfrica
Island487 km²

St. Matthew Island

St. Matthew Island is a island in North America, spanning approximately 487 km².

Region
North America
Country
United States
IslandNorth America
Island1,129 km²

Atka

Atka is a island in North America, spanning approximately 1,129 km².

Region
North America
Country
United States
IslandNorth America
Island736 km²

Pribilof Islands

Pribilof Islands is a island in North America, spanning approximately 736 km².

Region
North America
Country
United States
IslandNorth America
Island16,747 km²

Prince Patrick Island

Prince Patrick Island is a island in North America (Arctic Archipelago), spanning approximately 16,747 km².

Region
North America
Subregion
Arctic Archipelago
Country
Canada
IslandNorth America
Island3,175 km²

Mansel Island

Mansel Island is a island in North America (Arctic Archipelago), spanning approximately 3,175 km².

Region
North America
Subregion
Arctic Archipelago
Country
Canada
IslandNorth America
Island5,927 km²

Coats Island

Coats Island is a island in North America (Arctic Archipelago), spanning approximately 5,927 km².

Region
North America
Subregion
Arctic Archipelago
Country
Canada
IslandNorth America
Island13,342 km²

King William Island

King William Island is a island in North America (Arctic Archipelago), spanning approximately 13,342 km².

Region
North America
Subregion
Arctic Archipelago
Country
Canada
IslandNorth America
Island10,914 km²

Bylot Island

Bylot Island is a island in North America (Arctic Archipelago), spanning approximately 10,914 km².

Region
North America
Subregion
Arctic Archipelago
Country
Canada
IslandNorth America
Island2,732 km²

Akimiski Island

Akimiski Island is a island in North America, spanning approximately 2,732 km².

Region
North America
Country
Canada
IslandNorth America
Island6,375 km²

Andros

Andros is a island in North America (West Indies), spanning approximately 6,375 km².

Region
North America
Subregion
West Indies
Country
Bahamas
IslandNorth America
Island83 km²

Manihiki

Manihiki is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 83 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Cook Islands
IslandOceania
Island81 km²

Niau

Niau is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 81 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
France
IslandOceania
Island76 km²

Pitcairn Island

Pitcairn Island is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 76 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
United Kingdom
IslandOceania
Island84 km²

Tarawa

Tarawa is a island in Oceania (Micronesia), spanning approximately 84 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Micronesia
Country
Kiribati
IslandOceania
Island84 km²

Banaba

Banaba is a island in Oceania (Micronesia), spanning approximately 84 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Micronesia
Country
Kiribati
IslandOceania
Island78 km²

Nihoa

Nihoa is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 78 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
United States
IslandOceania
Island76 km²

Lisianski

Lisianski is a island in Oceania, spanning approximately 76 km².

Region
Oceania
Country
United States
IslandOceania
Island81 km²

Johnston Atoll

Johnston Atoll is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 81 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
United States
IslandOceania
Island83 km²

Atafu

Atafu is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 83 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Samoa
IslandOceania
Island82 km²

Île Futuna

Île Futuna is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 82 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
France
IslandOceania
Island84 km²

Baker Island

Baker Island is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 84 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
United States
IslandOceania
Island84 km²

Starbuck

Starbuck is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 84 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Kiribati
IslandOceania
Island82 km²

Suwarrow

Suwarrow is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 82 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Cook Islands
IslandOceania
Island83 km²

Pukapuka

Pukapuka is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 83 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Cook Islands
IslandOceania
Island83 km²

Penrhyn

Penrhyn is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 83 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Cook Islands
IslandOceania
Island78 km²

Mangaia

Mangaia is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 78 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Cook Islands
IslandOceania
Island80 km²

Aitutaki

Aitutaki is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 80 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Cook Islands
IslandOceania
Island80 km²

Palmerston

Palmerston is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 80 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Cook Islands
IslandOceania
Island78 km²

Tematagi

Tematagi is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 78 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
France
IslandOceania
Island80 km²

Anaa

Anaa is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 80 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
France
IslandOceania
Island81 km²

Tatakoto

Tatakoto is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 81 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
France
IslandOceania
Island83 km²

Vostok

Vostok is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 83 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Kiribati
IslandOceania
Island81 km²

Anatahan

Anatahan is a island in Oceania (Micronesia), spanning approximately 81 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Micronesia
Countries
Northern Mariana Islands, United States
IslandOceania
Island83 km²

Nukufetau

Nukufetau is a island in Oceania (Polynesia), spanning approximately 83 km².

Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Country
Tuvalu
IslandOceania