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  1. Island - Wikipedia

    Dymaxion map (Fuller map) with continental landmasses (I,II,III,IV) and largest islands (1–30) roughly to scale An island is an area of land surrounded by water on all sides that is distinct from a continent. …

  2. Island | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    6 days ago · Island, any area of land smaller than a continent and entirely surrounded by water. Islands may occur in oceans, seas, lakes, or rivers. A group of islands is called an archipelago. Islands may …

  3. Island - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Island nations can be part of an island (such as Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which share the island of Hispaniola), one island (such as Madagascar), or many islands (such as the …

  4. ISLAND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Idiom an island of peace, calm, sanity, etc. (Definition of island from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

  5. Golden Isles | St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island & Brunswick, GA

    Plan your trip to Golden Isles for breathtaking beach vacations, charming US islands, and year-round tourist destination adventures.

  6. What Is an Island, Exactly? - Atlas Obscura

    Mar 5, 2018 · “An island is a body of land surrounded by water, above water at high tide, and smaller than a continent,” he says.

  7. Island - New World Encyclopedia

    An island is any area of land which is smaller than the smallest continent and is entirely surrounded by water. Islands may be found in oceans, seas, lakes, or rivers.

  8. 25 Most Beautiful Islands in the World to Visit in 2025 - VERANDA

    May 23, 2025 · To help inspire your next vacation and your daydreams in the meantime, we rounded up 25 of the most beautiful islands in the world.

  9. Cumberland Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

    Jul 30, 2024 · St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the …

  10. Island Definition, Types & Facts - Study.com

    Find how an island is formed. See an island definition and understand the different types. Discover interesting facts about islands and explore various examples. What is an Island? An...