Island | National Geographic Society
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GeographyClimateSettingWildlifeAdministrative divisionsGeologyOthersFormationCharacteristicsSummaryEcologyDefinitionHabitatExamplesDescriptionFlora and faunaDiscoveryCausesIntroductionOriginsEarly historyThere are countless islands in the ocean, lakes, and rivers around the world. They vary greatly in size, climate, and the kinds of organisms that inhabit them. Many islands are quite small, covering less than half a hectare (one acre). These tiny islands are often called islets. Islands in rivers are sometimes called aits or eyot…See more on nationalgeographic.org
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