The largest island in the world is Greenland with a total area of 839,999 square miles. After that comes New Guinea, Borneo, Madagascar, and Baffin.
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The obvious answer is Australia but since it is also a continent it is often excluded from the list of large islands. Greenland must be the prize winner.
The island nation lying east of the Mozambique Channel is Madagascar. It is the fourth largest island in the world and is known for its unique wildlife and biodiversity.
Madagascar belongs to Africa
Australia is not the largest island in the world. It is the world's smallest continent. It is only referred to as an "island continent" because it is completely encircled by water. The largest island in the world is Greenland.
The largest alluvial island in the world is Majuli Island in the Brahmaputra River in India. It spans an area of about 880 square kilometers and is known for its rich biodiversity and unique culture.
The second largest island in the world is New Guinea, and the third largest island is Borneo. Both are located in the Asia-Pacific region.