Man-made marvels: The world's largest artificial islands

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Man-made marvels: The world's largest artificial islands​

Man-made islands are a testament to our capacity as humans. In modern times, artificial islands are usually formed by land reclamation or the incidental isolation of existing land, and these islands were created to serve varying purposes.

 

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The Pearl-Qatar, Qatar​

Nearly 4 sq km (1.5 sq miles) of luxurious living is on offer in the artificial island of The Pearl-Qatar. Raised on one of Qatar's most important pearl diving sites, the island is supposedly host to over 18,000 dwellings.

 

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The Pearl-Qatar, Qatar​

Housing ranges from apartments and townhouses to villas and luxury hotels, along with award-winning marinas and over 30 km (18.6 miles) of beautiful coastline.

 

[glockman]

Sentosa Cove qualifies or not?

 

[jw5]

Sentosa Cove qualifies or not?

Of course, Sinkieland must have contribution also.

 

[red amoeba]

how come never include Singapore island? Its 30% man made - not counted?

 

[jw5]

how come never include Singapore island? Its 30% man made - not counted?

It is man-made but natural, not artificial.

 

[jw5]

Willingdon Island, India​

In Kochi Port, Kerala, you'll find a 3.9-sq-km (1.5-sq-mile) artificial island that was built in 1936 to serve as a naval base. Now, it also houses some of the best hotels, commercial, and industrial buildings of the district.

 

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Willingdon Island, India​

The island was constructed by enlarging a natural small islet in the Lake of Kochi with sand that was obtained when the backwaters of the lake were dredged to build the port at Kochi. It is part of an important maritime commercial base.

 

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Amwaj Islands, Bahrain​

This 4.3-sq-km (1.7-sq-mile) waterside development in the Persian Gulf was built to increase the supply of waterfront property, and now contains commercial, residential, and retail buildings, as well as theme parks, a hospital, a university, and a dining precinct.

 

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Amwaj Islands, Bahrain​

Reclaimed from the relatively shallow seas, one of the highlights of this residential paradise is the Floating City, where the houses are surrounded by water channels, ideal for keeping boats.

 

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Port Island, Japan​

Not satisfied with the 6,852 islands already in their archipelago, the Japanese have created more artificial islands than any other country, including the 5.2-sq-km (2-sq-mile) Port Island in Kobe.

 

[plzhelpme]

KNN

Chao Turtle ever transit.

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[plzhelpme]

Sentosa Cove qualifies or not?

KNN

Chao turtle wonder you trying to hint you are staying there?

 

[glockman]

KNN

Chao turtle wonder you trying to hint you are staying there?

Huh?! I don't live there lah, where to find the money to buy one of those?

 

[jw5]

Port Island, Japan​

Finished in 1981 after 15 years of construction, the island is home to a container port as well as the new Kobe Airport. It hosts about 15,000 people, who live in apartment buildings on the island, and has Japan's largest IKEA store, among other attractions.

 

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Fundão Island, Brazil​

Located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, this 5.2-sq-km (2-sq-mile) artificial island largely plays host to the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. The island was reportedly created in 1950 by uniting existing islands through embankment techniques.

 

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Rokko Island, Japan​

This 5.8-sq-km (2.2-sq-mile) man-made island in Kobe was a 20-year long project that ended in 1992, and was meant to be a new urban "utopia" into which the city's inhabitants and businesses could expand.

 

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Rokko Island, Japan​

Though it does provides space for residence, working, recreation, and study, a nation-wide economic crisis and a devastating earthquake have reportedly stunted its ability to reach its full potential.

 

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Palm Jumeirah, UAE​

One of the famed palm islands in Dubai, this 6.5-sq-km (2.5-sq-mile) archipelago resembles a palm tree within a circle. Palm Jumeirah was built in the early 21st century, with only sand and stones and no artificial building material like steel or concrete.