Sunday, January 6, 2013

Five Most Populous Islands on Earth

Five Most Populous Islands on Earth By Elisa Wasson

Here are five best populous islands in the world from different countries.

Santa Cruz Del Islote Island in Colombia is named the most densely populated island in the world. Located in the idyllic Caribbean, most of the activities are carried out off this tropical island. Residents have no electricity and fresh water must be shipped in by Colombian Navy ships to the island. Santa Cruz del Islote also has an island park in the size of a small tennis court. To get access to this crowded island, let's take the ferry from Tolu, Colombia.


Population: 1,247 People per square kilometer: 124,700

Population: 1,247

People per square kilometer: 124,700

Migingo Island is situated in the middle of Lake Victoria. This fishing village is home to more than 400 residents. For a long time, Migingo Island has been famous for decades-old dispute over sovereignty between Kenya and Uganda.


Population: 400 People per square kilometer: 100,000

Population: 400

People per square kilometer: 100,000

Many of towers in Hong Kong gather densely on the island of Ap Lei Chau just southwest of Hong Kong Island. Ap Lei Chau is well-known as the etymological source for the famous territory of Hong Kong. A winery is also built here.


Population: 86,782 People per square kilometer: 66,755

Population: 86,782

People per square kilometer: 66,755

Ap Lei Chau: One of Five Most Populous Islands on Earth

Male, the capital city of Maldives, is one of Asia's top tourist destinations. Male is a small sized island of just a couple square miles which is full of people, offices and hotels.


Population: 103,693 People per square kilometer: 53,121

Population: 103,693

People per square kilometer: 53,121

The United States once tested the nuclear weapons in the South Pacific on the Marshall Islands when residents were forced to move to Ebeye under the assistance of the United States.


Population: 15,000 People per square kilometer: 41,667

Population: 15,000

People per square kilometer: 41,667

Related links:

Five Most Beautiful Islands Worldwide

Caribbean Islands: Paradise on Earth

Hawaii: Island Paradise on Earth

About the Author:

Paige Taylor is interested in traveling. She loves to write about beautiful destinations and tourism events.

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