On our planet there are a huge number of incredibly beautiful places, some were created by people, others by nature.
Who are the fans of traveling or tired of cities has not wanted to be on the island where you can escape from the hustle and bustle.
On our planet there are several hundreds of thousands of Islands, which belong to different countries. Moreover, the island may be located at a considerable distance from the borders of a country the territory of which he is. So sometimes it’s hard to guess which country you are going on vacation.
1. Greenland
Danie
Greenland, with a total area of 2 130 800 square kilometers, is the largest island in the world. Given its huge size, this island could be one big country. Actually, Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
2. Christmas Island
Australia
On Christmas day in 1643 (hence its name) was discovered a tropical island in the Indian ocean. Known for its biological diversity and many found only in this species of animals and plants, the island is an external territory of the Commonwealth of Australia.
3. Sakhalin
Russia
Located in the North Pacific, Sakhalin is the largest island of Russia. In the 19th and 20th centuries to Sakhalin was claimed by both Russia and Japan, and these spores are sometimes even came to military conflicts. Since the end of the Second world war, the island officially belongs to Russia.
4. Curacao
Netherlands
A popular tourist destination, curaçao is a tropical island in the southern Caribbean sea, located about 65 km North of the Venezuelan coast. The picturesque island, which is home to more than 150 000 people, is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
5. The Canary Islands
Spain
The Canary Islands are located just 100 km West of Morocco, in North Africa, but they actually belong to Spain. Clean the archipelago’s beaches, Sunny climate and natural beauty make the Islands a popular tourist destination, attracting 12 million visitors a year.
6. Bermuda
Britain
Bermuda is closest to US, but they are part of British overseas territory. The Bermuda triangle is a region in the Northern part of the Atlantic ocean, where it mysteriously disappeared planes and ships, was named after these Islands.
7. Easter Island
Chile
One of the most remote inhabited Islands in the world, Easter island belongs to Chile, though is more than 3500 kilometers from the mainland of this country. The island is famous for its monumental statues “moai”, which were created by native Polynesian population between 1250 and 1500 ad
8. The Faroe Islands
Denmark
Faroe Islands are an archipelago of small Islands between the Norwegian sea and the North Atlantic ocean, approximately halfway between Norway and Iceland. However, they do not belong to one of these countries, because they are part of Denmark.
9. Palmyra Atoll
USA
Between Hawaii and American Samoa is Palmyra Atoll, consisting of an extensive reef, lagoon and about 50 islets. Similar to a tropical Paradise, the island officially belongs to the United States.
10. Azores
Portugal
The Azores volcanic Islands located in the Northern part of the Atlantic ocean. They are officially part of Portugal, although are 1360 km to the West of this European country. Local mild climate, beautiful beaches and numerous natural attractions attract tourists from all over the world.
11. Santorini
Greece
Located in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean sea, Santorini is a picturesque island and popular holiday destination for tourists. The majority of people don’t know that he actually is a part of Greece. The island is known for its unique architecture and the landmark lighthouse Pharos.
12. Palawan
Philippines
The National Geographic Traveler magazine rated the Palawan island in the South China sea, as the best island in the East and South-East Asia. Known for its abundant wildlife and stunning beaches, the island belongs to the Philippines.
13. Corsica
France
Corsica, covering an area of 8680 square kilometers, is one of the largest Islands in the Mediterranean sea. Although the island is actually closer to Italy than to France, it belongs to France (but he has a greater degree of autonomy than other regions).
14. Bora Bora
France
Bora Bora is a major international tourist centre, famous for its Aqua-centric luxury resorts and iconic bungalows above the water. Despite the fact that the island is in the Pacific ocean, it belongs to France, because it is part of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France.
15. Madera
Portugal
Located in the Northern part of the Atlantic ocean Madeira island is famous for spectacular scenery and for being the birthplace of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest players in modern history. Although the nearest country to Madeira, Morocco, the island is part of Portugal.
