List of all the islands on Earth?

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In summary, there are approximately 180,000 islands on Earth according to the United Nations. The largest island is Greenland, with a total area of 2,166,086 square kilometers. Around 50,000 islands are inhabited by humans. The smallest island is Bishop Rock, with an area of only 0.0017 square kilometers. Indonesia has the most number of islands on Earth, with over 17,500 within its borders.
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Could somebody give me a list of all the islands on Earth?

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Do you realize how many hundereds of thousands, if not millions of islands there are? Many probably won't even be named.
 
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Even google...Result 1 - 10 of about 14300000 lol
 
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um okay...mapped/named islands?
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thanks. I'll try and remember to always check wikipedia
sorry
 

1. What is the total number of islands on Earth?

As of 2021, there are approximately 180,000 islands on Earth according to the United Nations.

2. Which is the largest island on Earth?

The largest island on Earth is Greenland, with a total area of 2,166,086 square kilometers.

3. How many islands are inhabited by humans?

It is estimated that around 50,000 islands are currently inhabited by humans.

4. What is the smallest island on Earth?

The smallest island on Earth is Bishop Rock, located off the Isles of Scilly in the United Kingdom, with an area of only 0.0017 square kilometers.

5. Which country has the most number of islands?

Indonesia has the most number of islands on Earth, with over 17,500 islands within its borders.

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