Many islands have indigenous peoples who settled using canoes and navigational tricks, developing distinct cultures. Some islands lack indigenous populations due to remoteness, terrain, or lack of resources. Uninhabited islands serve as microcosms of human behavior. Examples include the Seychelles, Crozet Islands, and Azores. Antarctica is too cold for trees to grow and has no […]
The United States Minor Outlying Islands are 11 mostly uninhabited islands in the Pacific and Caribbean that are US territories where residents do not pay federal taxes and are not represented in the US federal government. They were claimed under the Guano Islands Act, and only one island, Wake Island, is permanently inhabited by the […]
The River Seine divides Paris, which was originally made up of many islands. Two islands, Ile St. Louis and Ile de la Citie, remain and are popular tourist destinations. Ile St. Louis is known for its 17th-century architecture and shops, while Ile de la Citie is the administrative and religious heart of Paris. Both islands […]
The Falkland Islands have been contested since their discovery, with disputes over who discovered them and who owns them. The islands have been claimed by the Dutch, Spanish, French, British, and Argentina. The British have had control since the mid-18th century, but Argentina continues to claim ownership. In 1982, Argentina invaded British territory, leading to […]
The San Juan Islands are part of the San Juan Archipelago, with some islands under the jurisdiction of the US and others under Canada. The islands offer a variety of activities, including water sports, golfing, hiking, whale watching, and musical entertainment for all tastes. Located offshore near the northwest corner of the United States, the […]
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