Top 10 Largest Islands in the World

With an area of approximately 2,166,086 square kilometers (836,330 sq mi), Greenland is the largest island in the world. Covering about 80% of the North Atlantic Ocean's surface area, it has a unique geography that includes ice caps, glaciers, and fjords. The island's massive size makes it roughly half the size of the European continent. Greenland has never been permanently inhabited by humans, with indigenous Inuit people having lived there for thousands of years.

As the largest island in Canada, Baffin Island covers an area of approximately 507,451 square kilometers (195,926 sq mi). Located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, it is also one of the most sparsely populated places on Earth. The island's geography includes towering mountains, glaciers, and vast areas of tundra. Inuit people have lived in Baffin Island for thousands of years.

With an area of approximately 785,753 square kilometers (303,381 sq mi), New Guinea is the third-largest island in the world. Located north of Australia and east of Papua New Guinea, it consists of two parts: the Indonesian province of West Papua and the independent country of Papua New Guinea. The island's unique geography features volcanic mountains, rainforests, and diverse wildlife.

As part of Southeast Asia, Borneo covers an area of approximately 743,330 square kilometers (287,000 sq mi). It is shared by three countries: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. The island's unique geography includes dense rainforests, towering mountains, and vast areas of tundra.

Located in Indonesia, Sumatra covers an area of approximately 473,481 square kilometers (183,201 sq mi). The island is the largest island in Indonesia and features a diverse geography that includes volcanic mountains, rainforests, and vast areas of coastal plains. Home to over 50 million people, Sumatra is one of Southeast Asia's most populous islands.

As Japan's largest island, Honshu covers an area of approximately 227,963 square kilometers (87,846 sq mi). Located in East Asia, it is also the country's most populous island, with over 100 million people living there. Honshu features a diverse geography that includes mountains, volcanoes, and coastal plains.

Located in Northwest Europe, Great Britain covers an area of approximately 219,331 square kilometers (84,590 sq mi). The island is home to the United Kingdom's capital city, London, and features a diverse geography that includes mountains, valleys, and coastal plains. The British Isles have been inhabited for over 8,000 years.

As an independent country located in Northwest Europe, Ireland covers an area of approximately 70,274 square kilometers (27,133 sq mi). The island is known for its lush green landscapes, rugged coastlines, and rich cultural heritage. Ireland has a population of around 4.9 million people and features a unique geography that includes mountains, valleys, and lakes.

Located off the coast of Alaska, USA, Victoria Island covers an area of approximately 219,384 square kilometers (84,849 sq mi). The island is one of Canada's three territories and features a diverse geography that includes mountains, glaciers, and vast areas of tundra. Indigenous peoples have lived in the Arctic region for thousands of years.

As part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Ellesmere Island covers an area of approximately 196,235 square kilometers (75,767 sq mi). The island is home to a few small Inuit communities and features a unique geography that includes glaciers, ice caps, and vast areas of tundra.