This is a list of the lists of islands in the world grouped by country, by continent, by body of water, and by other classifications. For rank-order lists, see the other lists of islands below.

Whatever your version of paradise, these 20 islands across the world deliver eye candy galore. Travel to Capri, Italy, for natural beauty and an unforgettable, elevated vista.

Head to this beautiful collection of 74 islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia, to enjoy a laid-back vacation filled with swimming, sunbathing, sailing and lots of snorkeling.

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This a list of significant islands, island groups, and archipelagos ordered alphabetically by country or region. (See also island arc.)

Boasting 50 states and five major territories there’s no lack of land here in the U.S. But only some of those states can lay claim to the best and most beautiful islands in the country. Like the United States’ interior geography, these islands display an incredible amount of diversity.

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The vast Pacific Ocean is sprinkled with many small islands, such as the Marquesas, Easter Island, and the Hawaiian Islands. These islands are far from the coasts of the Americas, Asia, and Australia.

The six major types of islands are volcanic islands, coral islands (atolls), continental islands, oceanic islands, barrier islands, and river islands — each formed by distinct geological mechanisms.