🏝️ Islands of the World

These are the world’s most notable islands — from continental landmasses to tiny atolls that define maritime boundaries and unique ecosystems. Each profile shows where the island is, which country administers it, and a plain-English introduction from Wikipedia.

6628 islands from 113 countries are covered below, grouped by continent. Open any island for its full profile.

Africa (228) Americas (1721) Asia (1122) Europe (2623) Oceania (934)

Africa (228 islands)

Americas (1721 islands)

Asia (1122 islands)