The Marshall Islands, located in Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean, are made up of over a thousand coral islands with a total landmass of 70 square miles. The islands were first settled by Micronesians from Asia and were later visited by Europeans and claimed by Spain and Germany. The islands were controlled by Japan during […]
Wallis and Futuna Islands are a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific with a population of just over 16,000 people. They have a rich history, including being part of the Tongan empire and being settled by the French in the 19th century. The islands are subject to the French constitution and have traditional kings […]
Polynesians settled the Hawaiian Islands in the 4th century, introducing various crops and animals. The islands were ruled by Kapu chiefs, and in 1778, James Cook arrived, but was later killed. The islands were unified under King Kamehameha the Great, and in 1887, Europeans attempted to take control, leading to the first introduction of democracy. […]
The US Virgin Islands are a US territory in the Caribbean, consisting of three major islands and smaller ones. The islands were inhabited by the Ciboneys, Arawaks, and Caribs before European colonization and the importation of African slaves. The islands were sold to the US in the early 20th century and have since become a […]
The Uros people of Peru created a society on Lake Titicaca using dried totora reeds to make about 50 islands, complete with huts, furniture, and canoes. They lived on the islands for security and domesticated wild animals for food. About 500 years ago, the indigenous Uros (Uru) people of southeastern Peru abandoned life on land […]
The Faroe Islands, located between Iceland and Scotland, are mostly independent from Denmark and have their own prime minister and cabinet. The islands have a rich history, including settlement by Irish hermit monks and Viking conquest. Tórshavn is the capital and largest city, and Faroese is the first language. The weather is mild, but winds […]
The Åland Islands, with over 300 small islands, have full autonomy but are closely connected to Finland. The islands have a rich history, including changing ownership many times due to their strategic position in the Baltic Sea. The islands are now a popular tourist attraction, known for their natural beauty and wildlife. They are accessible […]
The Mariana Islands are a group of 15 oceanic volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean, discovered by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. The islands are part of a long mountain range, with Guam and Japan at either end. The islands are divided into two groups, Southern and Northern, with only four of the Northern islands inhabited. The […]
The Cook Islands are a group of 15 islands in the South Pacific, with an exclusive economic zone of almost 2 million square kilometers. The main airport is on Rarotonga, the capital, and the climate is mainly tropical. The culture is influenced by Polynesian history, with music, song, and dance. Tourism is big business, with […]
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a small non-sovereign territory of Great Britain in the West Indies with a population of 32,000. Tourism and offshore financial services are the main sources of income, and the islands are a popular destination for weddings and luxury resorts. The Turks and Caicos Islands, also known as the TCI, […]
The Cayman Islands, a British territory in the Caribbean Sea, are known for their scuba diving and Seven Mile Beach. The islands were discovered by Columbus and named by Drake. They were ruled by England until 1962 and now have a thriving tourism and banking industry. Grand Cayman is the most popular destination, but Cayman […]
Japan has four main islands: Honshū, Shikoku, Hokkaidō, and Kyūshū, which make up 97% of its land area. Honshū is the largest and most populous, with major cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Kyūshū and Shikoku are mountainous, with populations of 13 million and 4 million respectively. Hokkaidō is the second largest and most rural, with […]
The Pitcairn Islands are the world’s least populated territory, covering 2 square miles and inhabited by around 50 people. The islands were first settled by Polynesians and later rediscovered by the British, who colonized them after the mutiny on the HMS Bounty. The population has fluctuated, and in 2004 a massive rape trial revealed a […]
The Cocos and Keeling Islands are a small, remote territory in the Indian Ocean with a population of under 700 people. The islands were uninhabited until a coconut plantation was established, and were later granted to the Clunies-Ross family. They played an important role in both World War I and II and were eventually purchased […]
The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago off the coast of South America, known for their diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife. The islands are home to 28,000 people and are a territory of Ecuador. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution was developed on the islands, which are now under threat from environmental degradation caused by human activities. […]
The Hawaiian Islands are a chain of islands located in the central Pacific Ocean, part of Polynesia, and were settled by humans around 400-500 AD. Hawaii has a unique geology, location, and wildlife that attracts visitors, and is the most recent state to be admitted to the United States. The islands sit above a volcanic […]
Greenland is the largest island in the world, followed by New Guinea and Borneo. Greenland is largely uninhabited and covered by an ice sheet, but melting ice is opening up exploration for oil and gas. New Guinea is known for its biodiversity and uncontacted tribes, while Borneo is the most populated of the three and […]
Channel Islands National Park is a US national park consisting of five Pacific islands off the coast of Southern California. It covers 249,561 acres and is home to unique animal species. Visitors can camp, dive, and explore historic attractions. The Chumash tribe first inhabited the islands 12,000 years ago, and Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the […]
The Farallon Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco, are a refuge for diverse avian and marine fauna, including seals and great white sharks. The islands were once used for exploiting wildlife and dumping nuclear waste but are now a National Wildlife Refuge. Whale watching and shark cage diving tours are available. The […]
San Francisco Bay has 18 islands, including famous Alcatraz and wildlife refuges. Some are only accessible by private boats, while others have parks and retreats. There are also inhabited islands, such as Yerba Buena and Treasure Island, and uninhabited rock outcrops. Each island has unique characteristics worth visiting. There are 18 islands scattered across San […]
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