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World Islands Database

A structured reference for notable islands with countries, regions, coordinates, and highest-point data where available. It is built to be useful as both a reader page and a downloadable dataset.

49 islandsName, country, region, and coordinates.
27 countriesUseful for country and region clustering.
49 highest-point valuesShown where the curated dataset has the value.

Methodology

Records come from the curated WorldPlacesExplained island dataset. Coordinates use decimal latitude and longitude. Highest-point values are included only where the dataset stores a specific elevation.

Island Records

IslandCountryRegionHighest pointCoordinatesReference
Baffin Island

The largest island in Canada, located in the Arctic with dramatic fjords, glaciers, and polar wildlife.

CanadaCanadian Arctic2,147 m67.0000 N, 70.0000 WIsland page
Bali

A popular Indonesian island known for rice terraces, beaches, and Hindu temples, dominated by Mount Agung.

IndonesiaLesser Sunda Islands3,031 m8.4000 S, 115.2000 EIsland page
Bora Bora

A volcanic island in French Polynesia, surrounded by a turquoise lagoon and coral reef, popular for overwater bungalows.

French Polynesia (France)South Pacific727 m16.5000 S, 151.7000 WIsland page
Borneo

A massive rainforest island in Southeast Asia shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, home to Mount Kinabalu and rich biodiversity.

Indonesia, Malaysia and BruneiSoutheast Asia4,095 m0.5000 N, 114.0000 EIsland page
Capri

A small Italian island in the Bay of Naples, famous for cliffs, villas, and the Blue Grotto sea cave.

ItalyBay of Naples589 m40.5500 N, 14.2400 EIsland page
Corsica

A mountainous French island in the Mediterranean, birthplace of Napoleon and home to famous hiking trails.

FranceMediterranean2,706 m42.2000 N, 9.0000 EIsland page
Crete

Greece’s largest island, known for Minoan ruins, mountain ranges, and long beaches.

GreeceEastern Mediterranean2,456 m35.2000 N, 24.9000 EIsland page
Cuba

The largest island in the Caribbean, with mountain ranges, tobacco valleys, and historic cities like Havana.

CubaCaribbean1,974 m21.5000 N, 79.0000 WIsland page
Ellesmere Island

One of the northernmost islands in the world, featuring ice caps, rugged mountains, and polar wildlife.

CanadaHigh Arctic2,616 m79.0000 N, 77.0000 WIsland page
Great Britain

The largest island of the British Isles, including England, Scotland, and Wales, in the North Atlantic Ocean.

United KingdomNorthwest Europe1,345 m54.0000 N, 2.0000 WIsland page
Greenland

The world’s largest island, mostly covered by ice, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans.

DenmarkArctic North Atlantic3,700 m72.0000 N, 40.0000 WIsland page
Hawaii (Big Island)

The largest Hawaiian island, home to Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and active lava fields.

United StatesHawaiian Islands4,207 m19.6000 N, 155.5000 WIsland page
Hispaniola

A large Caribbean island shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic, with high mountains and coastal plains.

Dominican Republic and HaitiCaribbean3,098 m19.0000 N, 71.0000 WIsland page
Hokkaido

Japan’s northernmost main island, known for snowy winters, national parks, and hot springs.

JapanNorth Japan2,291 m43.0000 N, 142.0000 EIsland page
Hong Kong Island

The original urban core of Hong Kong, an island with steep hillsides and Victoria Harbour skyline views.

China (Hong Kong SAR)South China Sea552 m22.2700 N, 114.1700 EIsland page
Honshu

Japan’s largest and most populous island, home to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji.

JapanEast Asia3,776 m36.0000 N, 138.0000 EIsland page
Iceland

A volcanic island nation in the North Atlantic known for glaciers, geysers, and geothermal landscapes.

IcelandNorth Atlantic2,110 m65.0000 N, 18.0000 WIsland page
Ireland

A large island in the North Atlantic split between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (UK), famous for green landscapes and coastal cliffs.

Ireland and United KingdomNorth Atlantic1,038 m53.0000 N, 8.0000 WIsland page
Jamaica

A Caribbean island nation known for reggae culture, mountains, and tropical beaches.

JamaicaCaribbean2,256 m18.1000 N, 77.3000 WIsland page
Java

One of the world’s most populous islands, home to Jakarta and many active volcanoes.

IndonesiaSoutheast Asia3,676 m7.5000 S, 111.0000 EIsland page
Kauai

A lush Hawaiian island nicknamed the Garden Island, known for the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon.

United StatesHawaiian Islands1,598 m22.1000 N, 159.5000 WIsland page
Kyushu

The southwestern main island of Japan, with active volcanoes, hot springs, and port cities.

JapanSouthwest Japan1,791 m32.0000 N, 131.0000 EIsland page
Luzon

The largest and most populous island of the Philippines, home to Manila and mountain rice terraces.

PhilippinesSoutheast Asia2,922 m16.0000 N, 121.0000 EIsland page
Madagascar

A large island nation off Africa’s southeast coast, famous for its unique wildlife and baobab landscapes.

MadagascarIndian Ocean2,876 m20.0000 S, 47.0000 EIsland page
Madeira

A volcanic Portuguese island in the North Atlantic, famous for dramatic cliffs, levada walks, and mild climate.

PortugalNorth Atlantic1,862 m32.7000 N, 16.9000 WIsland page
Mahé (Seychelles)

The largest island of Seychelles, with granite peaks, rainforest, and beaches around Victoria.

SeychellesIndian Ocean905 m4.7000 S, 55.5000 EIsland page
Mallorca

The largest Balearic island in the Mediterranean, known for beaches, coves, and the Serra de Tramuntana mountains.

SpainBalearic Islands1,445 m39.6000 N, 2.9000 EIsland page
Maui

A Hawaiian island famous for the Road to Hana, Haleakalā volcano, and scenic coasts.

United StatesHawaiian Islands3,055 m20.8000 N, 156.3000 WIsland page
Mauritius

An island nation in the southwest Indian Ocean, known for lagoons, coral reefs, and multicultural heritage.

MauritiusIndian Ocean828 m20.3000 S, 57.6000 EIsland page
Mindanao

The second-largest island in the Philippines, with high peaks, tropical forests, and diverse cultures.

PhilippinesSoutheast Asia2,954 m8.0000 N, 125.0000 EIsland page
Mykonos

A Cycladic island in the Aegean Sea known for white houses, windmills, and nightlife.

GreeceAegean Sea364 m37.4000 N, 25.3000 EIsland page
New Guinea

The second-largest island in the world, split between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, with some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth.

Indonesia and Papua New GuineaSouthwest Pacific4,884 m5.0000 S, 141.0000 EIsland page
North Island

New Zealand’s more populated island, with volcanic plateaus, beaches, and major cities like Auckland and Wellington.

New ZealandSouth Pacific2,797 m39.0000 S, 175.0000 EIsland page
Oahu

A major Hawaiian island home to Honolulu and Waikiki, with volcanic ridges and famous beaches.

United StatesHawaiian Islands1,227 m21.5000 N, 158.0000 WIsland page
Phuket

Thailand’s largest island in the Andaman Sea, famous for beaches, coastal scenery, and resort areas.

ThailandAndaman Sea529 m7.9000 N, 98.4000 EIsland page
Puerto Rico

A Caribbean island and U.S. territory with coastal cities, rainforests, and Spanish colonial history.

United StatesCaribbean1,338 m18.2000 N, 66.5000 WIsland page
Santorini

A volcanic Greek island in the Aegean with whitewashed villages on cliffs around a flooded caldera.

GreeceAegean Sea567 m36.4000 N, 25.4000 EIsland page
Sardinia

A large Italian island in the Mediterranean known for rugged coasts, clear water, and ancient sites.

ItalyMediterranean1,834 m40.0000 N, 9.0000 EIsland page
Sicily

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, off the tip of Italy’s boot, dominated by Mount Etna.

ItalyMediterranean3,329 m37.5000 N, 14.0000 EIsland page
Singapore Island

The main island of the city-state of Singapore at the tip of the Malay Peninsula.

SingaporeSoutheast Asia163 m1.3000 N, 103.8000 EIsland page
South Island

New Zealand’s larger but less populated island, known for the Southern Alps, fjords, and dramatic coastlines.

New ZealandSouth Pacific3,724 m43.5000 S, 170.0000 EIsland page
Sri Lanka

An island nation off India’s southern coast, with ancient cities, tea highlands, and tropical beaches.

Sri LankaIndian Ocean2,524 m7.9000 N, 80.7000 EIsland page
Sulawesi

A uniquely shaped Indonesian island with deep bays, rugged mountains, and distinctive cultures.

IndonesiaSoutheast Asia3,450 m1.0000 S, 120.0000 EIsland page
Sumatra

A large Indonesian island along the Sunda Trench, known for volcanoes, rainforests, and endangered wildlife.

IndonesiaSoutheast Asia3,805 m0.0000 N, 101.0000 EIsland page
Tasmania

An Australian island state south of the mainland, known for wild national parks and rugged coastlines.

AustraliaSouthern Ocean1,617 m42.0000 S, 147.0000 EIsland page
Tenerife

The largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, dominated by Mount Teide and a mild subtropical climate.

SpainCanary Islands3,715 m28.3000 N, 16.6000 WIsland page
Vancouver Island

A large island off Canada’s Pacific coast, home to Victoria, rainforests, and coastal mountains.

CanadaPacific Northwest2,200 m49.5000 N, 125.5000 WIsland page
Victoria Island

A large Arctic island in northern Canada, characterized by tundra landscapes and remote coastlines.

CanadaArctic Canada655 m69.0000 N, 106.0000 WIsland page
Zanzibar

A semi-autonomous island region of Tanzania, known for Stone Town, spice history, and white-sand beaches.

TanzaniaIndian Ocean120 m6.1000 S, 39.3000 EIsland page