Islands of Europe

Great Britain, UK

229,848 km² - The Largest European Island229,848 km² - The Largest European Island

The island has 3 countries, England, Scotland and The island has 3 countries, England, Scotland and WalesWales

There are many smaller islands especially off the There are many smaller islands especially off the Scottish coast.Scottish coast.

Population: 61,500,000 Population: 61,500,000

Ireland (Irish Republic, UK)84,421 km² - the 384,421 km² - the 3rdrd Largest European Island Largest European Island with a population of 6,197,000 with a population of 6,197,000

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but the south is the independent Republic of but the south is the independent Republic of Ireland Ireland Giant’s Causeway

Iceland – 2nd largest the land of fire and ice

103,000 km² with 320,000 people. 103,000 km² with 320,000 people.

Highly volcanic with many thermal vents Highly volcanic with many thermal vents making for natural thermal pools.making for natural thermal pools.

Sicily, Italy

Mt. Etna – largest active volcano in Europe

25,662 km² with 5,043,083 people.25,662 km² with 5,043,083 people.

Mediterranean climate with a dubious Mediterranean climate with a dubious reputationreputation

Largest island in the Mediterranean Largest island in the Mediterranean

Sardinia, Italy

23,949 km² the second largest Mediterranean island23,949 km² the second largest Mediterranean island

With a population of 1,670,000With a population of 1,670,000

Sardinian is a distinct language, not a dialect of Italian.Sardinian is a distinct language, not a dialect of Italian.

Zealand, Denmark7,180 km²7,180 km²

In Norse mythology, the island was created by In Norse mythology, the island was created by the goddess Gefjun removed a piece of land the goddess Gefjun removed a piece of land from Sweden and transported it to Denmark.from Sweden and transported it to Denmark.

Copenhagen

Cyprus

9,234 km² - 39,234 km² - 3rdrd largest Mediterranean island largest Mediterranean island

803,000 people. 77% Greek then 18% Turkish 803,000 people. 77% Greek then 18% Turkish who have had conflict for a long time.who have had conflict for a long time.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in One of the most popular tourist destinations in the European union and Mediterranean. the European union and Mediterranean.

Corsica, France

8,741 km² and is the most mountainous island 8,741 km² and is the most mountainous island in the Mediterraneanin the Mediterranean

Birthplace of Napoleon BonaparteBirthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte

Crete, Greece

8,312 km² - 58,312 km² - 5thth largest Mediterranean island largest Mediterranean island

Crete was the centre of the Minoan civilization Crete was the centre of the Minoan civilization (2700–1420 BC), the first civilization in (2700–1420 BC), the first civilization in Europe.Europe.

Now it is one of the most popular beach Now it is one of the most popular beach holiday destinations in the world. holiday destinations in the world.

Republic of Malta

246 km² with 415,000 people246 km² with 415,000 people

Former British ColonyFormer British Colony

Malta's population density of 1,282 / km² Malta's population density of 1,282 / km² is by far the highest in the EU. is by far the highest in the EU.