Countries with the highest number of islands exhibit geographical traits such as inland lakes and fjord-filled coastlines. The count of islands relies on definitions which vary by country, with some counting smaller landmasses while others impose stricter size standards. Recent advancements in satellite mapping have led to updates in island tallies, as many previously unlisted islets are now recognized. The compiled data underscores the diversity in how nations identify and count islands, including only natural islands, regardless of occupancy.
Countries that top the list of the most islands often feature unique geographical characteristics such as inland lakes, fjord-laced coastlines, and geological fragmentation, providing a high count of discrete landmasses.
Defining an island varies significantly among countries, with some counting even tiny landmasses above water at high tide, while others apply stricter size or coastline length criteria.
Advances in satellite mapping have resulted in increased numbers of documented islands, as previously unrecorded islets are added to official figures, affecting national tallies.
This data compilation includes only natural islands, both inhabited and uninhabited, as well as highlighting the differences in criteria used by various nations to count them.
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