Khanderi is an uninhabited island located in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Oman. The island is privately owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. Khanderi is home to the world’s largest private zoo, which consists of more…
Nusa Penida is a small island with a population of about 5,000 and located off the coast of Bali. It was made into a marine national park in 1982 to preserve its pristine environment and its rich biodiversity with the purpose of protecting it from human disturbance. The island’s serenity and natural beauty has made…
Tigre Island is an unspoiled paradise located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean. The island has a population of just over 400 people who live in idyllic, self-sufficient villages that Revolve Around Fishing And Farming. The Island’s Natural Resources Are Abundant, With A Wide variety of fish, shellfish, and agricultural products available for…
Gibbney Island is located inbetween the mainland and the Carolinian Archipelago. It is a 8.4 hectare island that hosts a wide variety of lush vegetation, including palms, bamboos, and orchids. The island became a nature reserve in 1965 and was declared as an Important Bird Area in 1992. Gibbney Island is also home to the…
Cholmondeley islet is a small, uninhabited islet located in the mouth of the River Thames in southeast London. It is part of the Shooters Hill World Heritage Site and forms part of the Port of London. The islet is in Essex County and is situated 2.5 nautical miles southeast of Charlton Lock. History The…
Seguam Island is the largest of the Philippine Islands and it is located in the Visayan Sea. The island is administratively divided into two provinces, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, with a combined population of over 2.5 million people. The province of Camarines Sur is further subdivided into 58 municipalities. History Seguam Island is one…
Rodney Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the Strait of Georgia, just east of Vancouver, British Columbia. The island is about 2 km long and has a maximum width of about 750 m. The island is surrounded by both the waters of the Strait of Georgia to the east and the Pacific Ocean…
Marianne Island is a 560-acre island located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River about 26 miles northeast of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The island is part of the townships of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Saint-Basile-le-Grand and belongs to the municipality of Richelieu. The island is a popular tourist destination because it offers an excellent view…
Ile aux Moustiques is a small, uninhabited island located in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River. It is accessible by boat only and is the site of a Canadian military base that has been in operation since 1976. The island is uninhabited and used for military training and testing. The island was designated a…
Isla Robinsón Crusoe Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. It was discovered on November 24, 1631 by Spanish explorer Gonzalo Fernandez de Oviedo y Valdés and named Isla de San Salvador. In 1775, the island was rediscovered by British captain James Cook and named Isla de la…