Islands are small areas of land that are found in almost every body of water, not excluding rivers. They can have different origins - there are volcanic elevations that are generated due to the magma released during eruptions, and there are others created from areas of land cut off from the coast.

The process of the formation of new islands and their absorption by the waters is ongoing, now and then new hills appear and old ones disappear, and this is completely normal. However, the largest objects remain unchanged. Having examined the top largest islands of the world, you can find out which of them are the most stable - they are all populated by people who are in no hurry to leave their homes.

Fifth Place - Baffin Land

The exception is, perhaps, Baffin's land, which is the fifth largest island of the planet, and is located somewhat west of Greenland. The population here is no more than 11 thousand people, and the central part of the territories still remains little studied. The reason for this is the harsh climate that distinguishes this place. The area of ​​the island is 508 thousand square meters Km, and the name was given in honor of William Baffin, the first person who took up the description of the territories. Here, just amazing nature and fabulous views, and in addition, there are places where people have not had time
visit.

Fourth Place - Madagascar

The island of Madagascar is located near Africa, and today it is known even to children, due to the cartoon about animals. On this island, a separate state of Madagascar is located, which has sovereignty, and the area of ​​this land area, which is not of volcanic origin, is 587040 sq. km It has its own flora and fauna, formed in isolation, the island is rich in species - endemic. And there are many minerals. By the way, the name Madagascar itself is translated from the local dialect as Boar Island.

Third Place - Kalimantan

The same island is known as Borneo. Its area is 737 thousand km, which allows him to get third place in size in the world. This island is located at a real maritime crossroads, it is washed immediately by 4 seas and 2 straits. It is covered almost entirely with forests, up to 80 percent of the territories are impenetrable jungle. On the island there are immediately 3 states that receive large profits from the timber industry, and are mainly engaged in this business. But wood, including valuable species, is not all, there is also oil, diamonds, gas, so the subsoil and natural reserves of this place are only pleasing. And its name translates as the Diamond River - it speaks for itself. Indeed, a recreational resource also brings profit here, tourists and vacationers come here.

Second Place - New Guinea

New Guinea rightfully took second place, this island is divided by the states: Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.The Portuguese discovered the island, it happened in 1526, and before that the European world did not think that there was a similar competitor to the largest island in the world, already known at that time. Papua is the first name of the island, which he received due to the curliness of the locals.

Papua translates as "curly." This island has an area of ​​786 thousand km, is a tropical paradise with an abundance of vegetation, attracts many tourists. And despite the fact that there have already been found many plants, animals and insects that are inherent only in this area, every year they make new discoveries and discover hitherto unknown species of inhabitants. Some things simplify the work of researchers - for example, animals here are not afraid of humans, they do not need to be monitored.

The largest island in the world

The largest island in the world is Greenland.. This island is located in the northern latitudes. If you translate the name literally, you get Green Earth, which does not agree with the appearance of snow-covered plains and rocks. Ice covers up to 80 percent of the territory, and the island itself is washed by both the Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. The total area of ​​this land is 2131500 square meters. Km.

Why is the island called "green"? some scholars say that migrants were lured here, others indicate that the climate in this Danish territory was once different. However, it doesn’t matter. Today, the Eskimos live here, here you can see enough of the northern lights, plunge into the darkness of the polar night.And on this island there are plenty of minerals, mainly gas, oil. An important local craft is fishing, because there are plenty of fish in the surrounding waters too.

This is a list of the largest islands that are stable and do not change for centuries. But who knows what this list will be in the future, because sometimes the face of the planet changes completely suddenly.