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The number and total area of the territory of the Russian peninsulas is much less than. The following peninsulas adjoin the territory of the country: Gydansky, Kamchatka, Kanin, Kolsky, Taimyr, Tamansky, Chukotsky and Yamal. They are mainly located in the Asian part and have a harsh climate. Below is a list, maps and short description six largest peninsulas of Russia in ascending order of area.
Chukotka Peninsula
Chukotka Peninsula on the map / Wikipedia
The area of the peninsula is 49 thousand km². It is located between the Bering and Chukchi Seas. The capital is the city of Anadyr. The peninsula is based on mountainous terrain. Some mountain ranges exceed 1 km in height. Lowlands are located closer to the sea bays of the Chukchi Peninsula. Due to its location in the Far North of Russia, the climate is very harsh. January temperatures average -40 ° C. In summer, the thermometer rises to + 10 ° C.
The territory is also a forest-tundra. Among the trees are alder, poplar and larch. A few species live in the wooded area: wolverine, polar bear and the wolf. There are several hundred species of birds, and walruses are also found on the shores of the peninsula.
Kola Peninsula
Kola Peninsula on the map / Wikipedia
The area of the Kola Peninsula is approximately 100 thousand km². The lands are located at the junction of Beloye and Barents. The largest cities are Murmansk, Kirovsk, Apatity, Severomorsk.
Thanks to the collision of tectonic plates on the peninsula, a unique landscape was formed: mountains, forests covered with conifers, and a plateau. The arctic climate has contributed to the formation of numerous lakes, swamps, lowlands and depressions. The main attraction of the peninsula is considered to be the Khibiny mountains. Their highest point is 1200 m. Skiing is possible most of the year: snow covers the slopes from November to June. There are unique ones in the region. One of them is a small desert. The second is the coast of the White Sea, which is dotted with mineral fragments.
There are three nature reserves on the Kola Peninsula. The area is famous for its breeding grounds for eiders. occupies 20% of the land Murmansk region... In the forests of the peninsula, you can see spruce, birch and larch. There are many berry bushes, edible mushrooms, rare medicinal plants. Animal world it is customary to divide into forests. More than sixty species of mammals are found on the Kola Peninsula. Besides them, there are many, and. The forests are inhabited by bears, arctic foxes, foxes. Reindeer, lemmings, and voles live on the territory of the tundra.
Loach, salmon and brown trout spawn in the waters of the adjacent seas. Navaga, cod, herring and haddock are commercial fish species. Pinnipeds include the spotted seal, sea hare, and seal. Whaling has resulted in fewer than ten whale species living on the Murmansk coast.
Yamal
Yamal Peninsula on the map / Wikipedia
The area of the peninsula is about 122 thousand km², the length of the peninsula is 700 km, the width is up to 240 km. It lies in the northern part of Western Siberia and is washed by the Kara Sea. Large settlements Panaevsk, Cape Kamenny, Salemal are considered. Oil and gas fields have been discovered in Yamal, so the infrastructure of the peninsula is constantly evolving.
Due to its location in the northern part of Russia, the Arctic climate prevails on the peninsula. Winters with winds and snowstorms last most of the year. Summer temperatures rise to + 6ºC on average. On the border with the continent, the tundra turns into a forest-tundra. The mossy ground is gradually covered with shrubs. There are no heights on the peninsula, the plain landscape dominates. The rivers flow into the Kara Sea.
The vegetation is represented by conifers and deciduous species. You can find heather and wild rosemary. The fauna is also diverse. The most common mammals are wolves, arctic foxes and reindeer. There are a lot of birds, especially representatives of the Red Book. The rivers are rich in commercial fish. Local population catches whitefish, lenok, char, muksun and Siberian perch.
Gydan Peninsula
Gydan Peninsula on the map / dic.academic.ru
The area of the peninsula is about 160 thousand km², the length is about 400 km, the width is up to 400 km. The Gydan Peninsula is located in the West Siberian Lowland, abutting against the Kara Sea. The peninsula has an arctic climate, and winter lasts more than six months. Summers are short and cold, there is a polar night and a polar day. There are many rivers and lakes on the peninsula. The surface is often lowlands and marshes.
The flora and fauna have adapted to extreme living conditions. Flora is scarce due to cold winds. Lichens, mosses, dwarf trees and creeping shrubs are more common. Near the southern border, forest-tundra vegetation appears: saxifrage, polar poppy.
The species composition of animals is due to low temperatures. On the Gydan Peninsula, the reindeer, arctic fox and fox are doing well. In summer, a variety of birds fly to the nesting site: geese, plovers, white-fronted geese. Some of them are included in the Red Book. Walruses, fin whales and polar bears are considered rare guests. A huge number of species of freshwater fish live in reservoirs.
Kamchatka
Kamchatka Peninsula on the map / Wikipedia
The area of the territory is 270 thousand km², the length is 1200 km, the width is up to 440 km. Kamchatka is washed by the waters of the Sea of Okhotsk in the west, as well as by the waters Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean in the east. Kamchatka Krai occupies the lands of the peninsula, Karaginsky Island and the Commander Islands. Major cities are Vilyuchinsk, Elizovo, and the regional center is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
The peninsula is famous for active volcanoes and springs mineral waters... Mountain ranges occupy two thirds of the territory. In the center is Klyuchevskaya Sopka, the most powerful volcano in the country. There are several ski resorts in the vicinity of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
The diverse flora is due to a combination of volcanic activity, the presence mountain ranges and precipitation. More than two hundred Red Book plants are found in Kamchatka. The Kamchatka brown bear, ermine, bighorn sheep and polar wolf live on the peninsula. In the last century, squirrels came to these lands. In the forests, there are rodents such as muskrats and. Sometimes, from the side of the tundra, the peninsula is visited by a polar bear.
Taimyr
Taimyr Peninsula on the map / Wikipedia
The area is 400 thousand km². The peninsula is the largest in the country and the tenth largest in the world. It is located in the central part of Siberia, between the mouths of the Yenisei and Khatanga. Located in the Far North of Russia, Taimyr is characterized by a harsh climate. Winter lasts 8 months. The landscape is represented by tundra and arctic deserts. Stony lands with lichens and bushes give way to cedar forests. Reindeer, musk ox, arctic fox, and sable live in Taimyr. Walrus rookeries are arranged on the coasts. Internal and external reservoirs are rich in fish.
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How many islands are there in the world? Perhaps this is the most mysterious information. Although many researchers claim that there are about 500 thousand of them on planet Earth. They differ in size, distance from continents, population and other factors. Each of them has its own history, and some of them even make up legends. We offer you a selection of the smallest islands in the world that attract the attention of tourists.
Bishop Rock
The smallest built-up island in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. It is located 6400 m west of the Scilly Archipelago in Cornwall. The area of the island is only 720 sq. m. It is so small that on its entire territory there is only one building - a 49-meter tower of a granite lighthouse, which for several centuries saved many ships from shipwreck. From 1858 until 1992, there were caretakers at the lighthouse who had to live next to the ever-raging sea. Today Bishop Rock is very popular with tourists; boat excursions are conducted to the ancient lighthouse and provide an opportunity for extreme lovers to live there for a period of one to three weeks.
How to get there: from the major cities of England to the only airport in the Scilly archipelago - St. Mary's, then by boat or helicopter to the island.
Tiberina (Isola Tiberina)
A small island, which is shaped like a ship running aground, is located on the Tiber River in Rome. Its area is 270 m long and 67 m wide. Any tourist can get to the island. To do this, you do not have to hire a helicopter or rent a boat, you can reach it on foot - Tiberina is connected to the capital of Italy by two old bridges, Fabrizio and Honor. Many legends and myths are associated with this island, which are so intertwined with the official historical facts that it is already difficult to figure out where the truth is and where the fiction is. Currently, in the territory of Tiberina, there is the active hospital of San Giovanni di Dio, better known as Fatebenefratelli, the fortress tower of Pierleoni and the Basilica of St. Bartolomeo.
How to get there: from the center of Rome on foot or by car. The island is located on the Tiber embankment, close to the Trastevere area and the Jewish Quarter.
Bay Island (Dunbar Rock)
Rumor has it that on this tiny island in Honduras more than a hundred years ago, a pirate nicknamed Blackbeard hid his treasures in Dunbar Rock. It’s so good that until now no one has been able to find this mysterious treasure. Apparently, that's why Bey was resold so often. Today, on the territory of the island, whose area does not exceed half a hectare, a three-storey villa has been built, surrounded by a man-made oak forest. This piece of land is especially loved by fans of scuba diving, who come here to observe the rich fauna and flora in the clear water.
How to get there: by plane or ferry from the largest cities of Honduras to Guanaja Island, then by boat to the villa.
Just Room Enough Island
It is this island that is the smallest inhabited island in the world, but not officially, like Bishop Rock, but in fact. Its area is only 306 sq. m. But this was enough for the American Sizeland family, who acquired it in 1950 to plant a tree there and build a cottage with a veranda. Just Room Enough Island is part of the Thousand Islands Archipelago, located on the St. Lawrence River along the border between Canada and the United States. There are 1864 islands in the archipelago, the size of which ranges from 100 sq. km to land plots of about 0.1 sq. m.
How to get there: by car from the nearest Canadian cities or from any big city Western America before national park“Thousand Islands” either on public transport- Greyhound bus from Brockville or Kingston (Canada). Next take a boat or pleasure boat to the island.
Foula
One of the Shetland Islands and the most remote from all inhabited island in Britain. Fula is located 32 km west of the neighboring island. Despite this, more than 30 people currently live on the island. They are all like one big, friendly family. Most of them earn their living by fishing, sheep breeding and tourism. Fula Island is very attractive for tourists, but not everyone risks visiting it due to frequent storms. In case of bad weather, it is simply not possible to leave there. And the locals say that this is one of the reasons why they love to live on the island. They are not even embarrassed by the fact that one has to go by boat or fly across the ocean to get food and medical care. By the way, there is Internet and telephone communication on the island, so amateurs social networks it won't be boring there.
How to get there: by air from Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness or London to the Shetland Islands. Or a 12-hour ferry ride from Aberdeen and Kirkwall. Further by plane or by sea from Mainland Island (Mainland) to Fula Island. However, it should be noted that flights to Fulu are not regular.
Pitcairn Islands
This two-mile inhabited island is located in the South Pacific Ocean. It will take a very long time to get to it. Therefore, not everyone dares to go on such a long journey on their own. It is known that with the opening of the Panama Canal, Pitcairn is visited 4 times a year for several hours. cruise ships... During this time, tourists manage to see local attractions and chat with local residents. There are currently 50 people living on Pitcairn, and they are all descendants of the famous rebels “HMS Bounty” who settled on the island in 1790. Only 15 of them are able to work. This is why, in 2014, the Pitcairn government tried to attract new settlers to the island and deployed special program... However, there were very few people wishing to live away from world centers - only one person took the risk and applied for a visa.
How to get there: from Tahiti by 4-hour flight to Gambier Island (planes fly only once a week) and more than 24 hours by sea from Mangareva Island (Gambier) to Pitcairn.
Atoll Suwarrow
it real island treasure, which is located in the South Pacific. And if on the island of Bay it was still not possible to find the hidden treasure, then on this piece of land they have already dug up a chest with gold coins. But the Suvorov Atoll is known not only for treasures, in 1978 the first and so far the only one was created on its territory. national park Cook Islands, which is home to many seabirds, including turquoise parrots. The atoll is a group of coral islets that sometimes reach only a few tens of square meters and encircle two lagoons - both large and deep. The entire land area is 1.68 square meters. km. This place is very popular with divers and pearl hunters. The coral island was discovered by the Russian navigator Mikhail Lazarev, who visited here on September 17, 1814. His ship, on which he discovered this piece of land, was called "Suvorov", and therefore the atoll got its name.
How to get there: from Australia, New Zealand, USA or French Polynesia to the island of Rarotonga, then with the help of the research vessel "Bounty Bay" or, having obtained permission, independently on a chartered yacht.
Mont Saint Michel
The rocky island-fortress 80 m high and about 950 m in circumference is located in Lower Normandy in the north-west of France. Perhaps this is one of the most popular land areas among tourists. About 3 million people visit Mont Saint-Michel every year. They are attracted to him interesting story origin and unique architecture. In addition, the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel is the fourth pilgrimage site in the West after Jerusalem, Rome and Santiago de Compostela. Twice a year it is especially crowded here: when the day of the appearance of the archangel Michael in Monte Gargano is celebrated and on the day of the consecration of the Roman altar dedicated to the archangel. It is worth noting that this island is not only a tourist attraction and an important pilgrimage center, but also a place of residence for several dozen people.
How to get there: from the center of Paris to sightseeing bus, rented car or high speed train from the Montparnasse train station.
Caye Chapel
The resort island is just two and a half miles long, located 20 kilometers off the Belizean coast in the western part The Caribbean... Despite its small size, Caye Chapelle has a private airstrip, 8 villas, apartments, bars and restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, a large pool complex and over 2 kilometers of pristine sandy beaches. The Caye Chapel Resort can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests. Although everyone who can afford it has the opportunity to relax on the island only one, with his family or with his own cheerful company. Standard stay services include exclusive rental of the entire island for 3 days or more.
How to get there: Via a 2-hour flight from the continental United States or a 10-minute flight from Belize City (BZE).
There is no way to strictly determine which of the myriad islets scattered in different parts of the world is the smallest. There are only conditional applicants for this honorary title. For example, the Guinness Book of Records names Bishop Rock, sticking out of the water in the south of Great Britain, among 1040 other islands of the archipelago. On it there was only a place for a lighthouse. Of course, in reality there are thousands of islands even less. This rating includes the smallest islands with a developed tourist infrastructure.
1. South Bass, USA (6.43 sq km)
The smallest tourist island in the world is located in that part of Lake Erie, which belongs to the US state of Ohio. Its small area could accommodate a small brewery and a winery, where the indigenous people of these places work. In total, no more than 400 people live on the island. Tourists come here not only to taste local intoxicating drinks, but also to go boating on the lake, and to live in nature in campsites.
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2.Kay Kolker, Belize (6.5 sq km)
This island is located in the water area Caribbean, 20 miles off the coast of Belize. It is here that the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere is located.
Less than 1,500 people live on the island. Until the middle of the 19th century, Kay Kolker was uninhabited, only occasionally British ships came here to replenish water supplies or for simple repairs. But then Mexican refugees appeared here who planted coconut trees and founded a fishing village with sandy paths, which has now become a very popular, albeit small, resort. The island even has an airstrip, although it is still vulnerable to hurricanes.
3. Fox Island, Alaska (10.4 sq km)
Off the coast of Seward, this island has pebbly beaches and secluded coves, so there are many marine life such as whales and sea lions.
4. Saba Island, Lesser Antilles (13 sq. Km)
In the Caribbean Sea, west of Saint Martin is the island of Saba, which has a population of 1,200. It is best to visit it in January-March. It is called the "untouched queen of the Caribbean" for its unspoiledness. There are practically no tourist infrastructure and places convenient for swimming on it. But on the other hand, this dormant volcano, which has become an island, is very attractive for divers. There is a unique marine park here.
5. Corvo Island, Azores (15.6 sq. Km)
In the Azores, lost in the vastness of the Atlantic, the most secluded and tiny is the island of Corvo. An atmosphere of peace and tranquility reigns on it, and the nature and green landscapes of the island, flowering hills, picturesque lakes and rocky shores delight those travelers who were able to climb such a distance with their pristine beauty. But the name of the island, meanwhile, is translated as "the island of crows."
In the center of the Atlantic, a subtropical climate reigns, thanks to which you can go fishing, scuba diving, explore the island in detail on leisurely walks, or enjoy fresh seafood almost all year round.
On Corvo, in the only village of Vila Novo do Corvo, about 500 people live, they are all very welcoming. In a very cozy tiny town, houses are built of black stone, with cobbled streets streaming between them. The way of life here is absolutely pastoral, all the locals know each other very well. It has become an old tradition here to close houses with wooden locks, which are made local craftsmen... Residents still use them, emphasizing their friendliness and openness.
6. Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands (15.7 sq km)
V Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Argentina there is a group of disputed islands (Falkland Islands for Great Britain and Malvinas for Argentina), among which the smallest is proudly named Sea Lion. The local waters have a very rich fauna: elephant seals, penguins, killer whales. Seven local residents keep order on the island, and for tourists the island becomes available in early October, and the season closes in April.
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7. Little St. Simons, USA (40.61 sq. Km)
Only 25 people live and work permanently on this island, and the rest of the inhabitants are tourists. The islet is located in the waters of the Atlantic off the coast of Georgia and is part of the archipelago of the Golden Isles of Georgia. The island has pristine clean sandy beaches and pine groves. The peak of the tourist season is in the spring.
8. Benguerra Island, Mozambique Islands (55 sq. Km)
In the Mozambique archipelago, there is Benguerra Island, which is home to a national marine reserve. There are many different types of birds: flamingos, terns, kingfishers, egrets, cormorants. One and a half kilometers east of the island there is a coral reef, very popular with divers vacationing in Mozambique. Very beautiful corals grow here, clown fish, small sharks, sea bass and a variety of bright coral fish live. Here, nature has formed a unique pool among corals, which is called the "aquarium", and in which it is ideal to practice snorkeling.
The rhythm of the island's life matches the leisurely life of the locals, who boast a rich culture. In the north of the island, African dhow boats scurry on the horizon, some of which carry fishing nets, while others deliver tourists to a coral reef.
In the tropics of the Mozambique Islands, summer reigns all year round. But it is best to come here in a dry and slightly cooler season in May-November, that is, in winter for Mozambique. But from December to January it is too hot here, and tropical showers fall in February-March.
9. Yap, Micronesia (101.4 sq. Km)
This island in the South Pacific is part of the Federated States of Micronesia. Only part of the island is intended for tourists, while the other is given over to agriculture. There are excellent conditions for scuba diving.
1200 people constantly live on the island - they are simple, friendly, calm, smiling people, like on other islands. Guests do not bother them if they respect their way of life and traditions.
The local tribe has the hardest currency in the world - stone money. And not small coins, but three-meter circles weighing several centners. The rate of each coin rose if a person was sacrificed personally for it. For example, if during a trip to the island of Palau, where the "mint" was located, the head of the family died, then all the "hard currency" owned by his relatives rose in value. Until now, walking along the stone paths in the thickets, you can see these huge stone treasures, thoroughly overgrown with moss.
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10. Madeleine, USA (109.2 sq. Km)
Among the 22 islands of the Apostle Archipelago, only Madeleine is inhabited. 300 people live here permanently. The best time for rest here in May-October. In summer you can even play golf, ride a bike or kayak, while in winter you can ski or throw snow on snowmobiles.
Hands to Feet... Subscribe to our groupBy definition, an island is a land area surrounded on all sides by water. British law of 1861 amends this definition: an island can only be considered a piece of land surrounded by water, on which there is room for at least one pasture, where at least one sheep can graze.
Bishop Rock
One of the islands of the Scilly Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean falls under this definition. It's called Bishop Rock. Its dimensions are uniquely small - only 730 square meters! In the Guinness Book of Records, he is recorded as "the most small island on the ground".
Belongs to Bishop Rock UK. Its entire area is occupied by a 45 meter high lighthouse that illuminates the sea within a radius of 20 miles. Nothing else fits on such a limited piece of land.
The history of the lighthouse itself is very interesting. The sea waters around the Isles of Scilly have always been some of the most dangerous in the world. In these places there is a busy shipping lane of Northern Europe, an incredible number of shipwrecks have been recorded. The reasons lie in rocks scattered around the perimeter, in shallows and huge waves, which, accelerating in the vastness of the Atlantic, rise to a height of 35 meters! The largest tragedy was the death in 1707 of an entire squadron of ships under the control of Admiral Claudesley. The deep sea took the lives of more than 2 thousand sailors.
The question of building a lighthouse near the archipelago was first raised by the British Parliament in the mid-19th century. Unanimously, the Lords of the House of Commons decided to erect a lighthouse that could secure the passage of ships. The project was entrusted to the pilot corporation Trinity House. The place of construction was chosen in the westernmost part of the archipelago and Great Britain - the tiny island of Bishop Rock. Work began in 1847 and ended only in 1858. In total, 6 thousand tons of granite slabs were used and over 30 thousand pounds sterling was spent. Therefore, the world's smallest island is home to the world's most expensive lighthouse.
Lake Urmia is the largest in Iran. It is famous not only for its medicinal bitter-salty waters, but also for the beauty of the coast and islands. There are 102 islands scattered in the lake. The smallest - "Osman's Fist" - claims to be the second in the category "The smallest island in the world." "Kulak" has an amazing shape and rises above the lake to a height of 140 meters. Its base area is less than one square kilometer. The island is uninhabited and has no vegetation. Migratory birds use it as a transit point.
The main competitor of "Osman's Kulak" is the island-cliff Baklaniy, located in the Chivyrkuisky Bay of Lake Baikal.
Its area is approximately 0.2 km2. The northern part of the island consists of rock massifs cut by grottoes, the southern part is flatter. This is a favorite nesting place for cormorants.
Other small islands
There are many small islands in the world. The central and southern part of the Pacific Ocean is especially rich in them. For example, in the Tuamotu archipelago in the Pacific Ocean there are 48 atolls with an area of up to 10 square kilometers. The smallest islands of them are Tepoto South (0.6 km2), Tekokota (0.9 km2), Akiaki (1.3 km2), Pinaki (1.3 km2), Motutunga (1 , 38 sq. Km.), Reitoru (1.39 sq. Km.), Rekareka (1.6 sq. Km.). All of them are of coral origin, uninhabited, their flora and fauna are typical of tropical climates.
The Galapagos Islands include 5 islands with an area of up to 2 km square. And the Marshall Islands have on their list 7 crumbs with an area of up to 1 km2, and 3 of them are inhabited.
Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and other archipelagos are made up of large, small and tiny land areas washed on all sides by the Pacific Ocean. Which one is the smallest is difficult to say even for experienced geographers, especially when you consider that there are more than 25 thousand islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Near the large island of Sulawesi (Indonesia) lies a group of Togean islands.
The archipelago consists of 118 pieces of land, most of which are no more than a kilometer in diameter! Among them, local residents distinguish 5 "large" islands, the length of which is more than two kilometers. This world, lost far from civilization, is a paradise for romantics.
There are also small islands in the Atlantic. For example, 32 out of 36 islands in the Virginian archipelago have an average area of only 0.8 km2. Little Montagna Clara, owned by Canary Islands, has an area of 1.33 sq. km. and is estimated at 9 million euros.
V Indian Ocean between Australia and Indonesia are Cocos islands.
The archipelago consists of 27 crumbs, the total area of which is 14.3 square kilometers. The largest of them are West Island (6.23 km2) and South Island (3.63 km2), and six have an area of less than 0.1 km2. This is a kind of world ocean record!
Residential crumbly islands
What are the most famous tiny islands in the world? There are not so few of them already.
In 70 km from Honduras (Central America) there is an islet of Dunbar Rock, whose area is no more than 2 hectares. There is a legend that it was here that the pirate Blackbeard hid the stolen treasures. Divers have long been looking for gold in the depths of the sea near the island.
Today, on a rocky cliff, a snow-white three-story mansion flaunts, surrounded by an oak grove. The building is up for sale for $ 1.7 million. While it is used as a hotel for tourists.
Another amazing piece of land with a diameter of 1.4 km is the island of Bled in the lake of the same name in Slovenia.
A functioning chapel of the Assumption of the Mother of God with a bell of wishes was built on the green island. They say that if you make a wish while the bell is ringing, it will surely come true soon. The local landmark attracts thousands of travelers every year.
Visovac Island is another surprisingly tiny but popular piece of land in the middle of the Krka River in Croatia. Its dimensions are 170 by 120 meters, that is, about 20 thousand square meters. In the middle of a beautiful garden there is a functioning monastery of the 16th century and a museum, which displays the main treasures of the monastery - a rich collection of paintings, folk costumes and relics, including the rarest copy of Aesop's fables, one of three in the whole world.
No less interesting is the small island of St. George in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. The piece of land is really tiny - only 0.0032 km2. In the 9th century, a Benedictine abbey was built on it. The monastery is active and closed to tourists. You cannot even moor to the island by private boat.
The smallest artificial island on the planet
People, competing with mother nature, have learned to create artificial islands... The largest accumulation of man-made land areas is located in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Dubai in the UAE.
What does this Mir archipelago resemble? That's right: a map of the Earth. It consists of 300 islets with a total area of 55 sq. Km. Nothing connects it with the mainland - neither an embankment, nor bridges, nor underwater tunnels. You can only get here by sea or air. The archipelago took 10 years to build, from 2004 to 2014. It was carried out using the most modern Norwegian and Japanese technologies. First of all, safety and environmental issues were taken into account. According to the estimates of the best engineers on the planet, the islands are not threatened by a flood, an earthquake, or a tsunami. They should go under water only after 1000 years. The creators of "Mir" took care of the complete safety of the flora and fauna of the sea waters.
Not everyone will be able to buy the island, the average price of which is $ 38 million, because the developer itself has identified the potential buyers. Special invitations were sent to them. By the end of 2009, almost all of the land had been sold. It is planned to build here the most luxurious mansions on the planet for the elite. It will be possible to get to the islands only after a special check. The size of the elite community should not exceed 200 thousand people, taking into account the service staff.