Biggest Islands in the World

Islands are present in millions on earth in which some of them are small and some are bigger. These islands in the world vary based on their size, climate, temperature, population, and the flora and fauna. Some biggest islands in the world are not just known for their bigger size but are also known for their enchanting sceneries and unique wildlife which turned such areas into attractive tourist spots. Some also have the coast with the great seas which serve as a superb diving destination for dive enthusiasts with a variety of colorful fishes and corals. People from all over the world come to visit such islands to relish their alluring beauty and also to know about their history because some hold a magnificent historical significance. In this article, we will talk about 10 of the biggest islands in the world which have great importance.

Greenland Island:

Greenland is the largest island in the world. This world’s largest island is situated in Denmark between North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. The total area of Greenland is 2,130,800 sq km (822,700 sq miles) with a population of 56,483. This island is mostly uninhabited but is now turned into a great tourist destination.

New Guinea Island:

New Guinea is the second-largest island in the world. This island is situated in the Pacific Ocean, Oceania. The total area of this biggest island is 785,753 sq km (303,381 sq miles) with a population of 11,306,940. Here the rule is of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. This island has a coast on both its sides with a spectacular diving spot for the tourists. Every year many tourists visit this captivating island. The Torres Strait separates Australia from this island with the Arafura Sea on one side and the Coral Sea on the other side with colorful corals and fishes.

Borneo Island:

Borneo is the third-largest island in the world. This world’s 3rd biggest island is situated in South Asia. The total area of South Asian Island is 743,330 sq km (288,869 sq miles) with a population of 19,804,064. Borneo encompasses 3 countries; Indonesia, Brunei, and Malaysia. Indonesia holds the biggest part of the island and the rest of its portion lies in the other two countries. Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak on the island.

Madagascar Island:

Madagascar Island is the 4th largest island on the earth after Greenland, and New Guinea, Borneo. This island is situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean on Africa’s East coast. The total area of this largest Indian Ocean is 587,713 sq km (226,917 sq miles) with a population of 22,005,222. This island is a residence of amazing wildlife. The astonishing fact about this island is that it comprises the world’s unique wildlife which is found nowhere else in the world.

Baffin Island:

Baffin Island is Canada’s biggest island that is situated in Northern Canada close to the Arctic Circle. Baffin Island is the world’s fifth island and was named after William Baffin (British Explorer). The total area of this fascinating island is 507,451 sq km (195,928 sq miles). The population of this largest island of Canada is 10,745 with a population density of 0.02/ sq km (0.05/sq miles). The average temperature of this island is minus eight degrees Celsius and is an uninhabitable island. The country is blessed with glacier-filled national parks, freshwater lakes, and Fjords.

Sumatra Island:

Sumatra Island is the 6th largest island on earth. Sumatra is also the 2nd biggest Indonesian island. This biggest island is situated in Indonesia, Asia. Sumatra is deemed perilous because it experiences earthquakes, Tsunamis, cyclones, and eruptions. The total area of this hazardous area is 443,066 sq km (171,069 sq miles). The population of this largest island of Indonesia is 50,000,000 with a density of 06/km2 (275/sq miles). This island is the residence of different threatened species like elephants, tigers, rhinos, etc.

Honshu Island:

Honshu Island is the 7th biggest island in the world. This most famous world island is situated in Japan, Asia. Out of the 4 major islands of Japan Honshu is the 2nd largest one. The total area of this popular island is 225,800 sq km (87,200 sq miles) with a population of 103,000,000. It is deemed the Japanese mainland that holds historical magnificence. It acts as the residence of Japan's iconic cities like Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo, and more.

Victoria Island:

Victoria Island is the world’s 8th largest island which was named after Queen Victoria. It is situated in Canada, North America. In the early 1830s, it was discovered by Thomas Simpson (Arctic explorer). This 2nd biggest island of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago has a total area of 217,291 sq km (83,897 sq miles) with a population of 1,875. The population density of this island is 0.009/km2 (0.02/sq miles).

Great Britain Island:

Great Britain is the world’s 9th biggest island and is situated in the United Kingdom, Europe. This 9th largest island in the world is also the European largest island in the UK which has a total area of 209,331 sq km (80,823 sq miles). The population and population density of the island are 60,800,000 and 302 sq km (782/sq miles) respectively. Great Britain holds countries like England, Wales, and Scotland. It has amazing craggy coastlines, rolling hills, and cream teas.

Ellesmere Island:

Ellesmere Island is the 10th biggest island in the world little smaller than Great Britain. It is situated in northern Canada and has an area of 183,965 sq km (71,029 sq miles). The population of this island is 146 with a population density of 0.000744/km2 (0.0019/sq miles). Barbeau Peak is the highest peak. Despite the world’s 10th largest island, it is also the 3rd largest one in Canada. The attractiveness of the island is captivated by its splendid ice fields and the spectacular mountains.