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How many island nations are there?
Island Countries Of The World
- There are 47 island countries in the world.
- Many island countries are small and sparsely populated, but some are large and rank among the world’s most populous countries.
- There are island countries in every part of the world, in each of the world’s oceans.
Which country is not an island?
According to Britannica, an island is a mass of land that is both “entirely surrounded by water” and also “smaller than a continent.” By that definition, Australia can’t be an island because it’s already a continent.
Which is the smallest independent island country in the world?
Nauru
Nauru is the world’s smallest island nation, covering just 21 square kilometres (8 sq mi), the smallest independent republic, and the only republican state in the world without an official capital. It is the least populous member of the United Nations.
Is Nauru a real country?
Nauru, island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of a raised coral island located in southeastern Micronesia, 25 miles (40 km) south of the Equator. Nauru has no official capital, but government offices are located in the district of Yaren.
Which country is surrounded by water?
Can you name the countries that are completely surrounded by the sea?
| Continent | Country | \% Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | Madagascar | 91.3\% |
| North America | Cuba | 91\% |
| Asia | Japan | 89.6\% |
| Europe | Iceland | 87.9\% |
Which country has insular shape?
The insular region of Southeast Asia includes the countries of Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, East Timor, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Of the Southeast Asian countries, East Timor most recently gained its independence, as was mentioned in the previous lesson.
Does Nauru exist?
With only a 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi) area, Nauru is the third-smallest country in the world behind Vatican City and Monaco, making it the smallest republic as well as the smallest island nation….Nauru.
| Republic of Nauru Repubrikin Naoero (Nauruan) | |
|---|---|
| Internet TLD | .nr |
Is Nauru part of Australia?
Britain, Australia and New Zealand were given a joint League of Nations Mandate over Nauru in 1920, but the island was administered by Australia. It was governed by Australia as a United Nations Trust Territory after World War II. In 1968, Nauru became an independent sovereign nation.
What is the currency of Nauru?
Australian dollar
Nauru/Currencies
Which country has no ocean?
Asia has 12 landlocked countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Laos, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Note that several of the countries in western Asia border the landlocked Caspian Sea, a feature that does open some transit and trade opportunities.