Islands come in many shapes and sizes but what is true about all islands? Take a tour round our island - click on the boats and decide whether they say something true or false about all islands. Once you've hopped on and off all the boats, click on the island to see if you were right!
How did you do? Perhaps you found out that there are very few things that all islands have in common!
This picture shows Khao Tapu island in south-west Thailand. It is nicknamed, "James Bond island". Click on the picture to find out why.
For my homework I have to solve these clues to find the names of ten islands around the world. Can you give me a hand by dragging the island names to fit the clues?
Islands are made in many ways. Visit Global Eye Autumn 2001 to take a tour along the Amazon. Some big rivers like the Amazon have islands made of mud, rocks and sand carried and dumped by the river. Some islands in the world's oceans were once pieces of a bigger landmass that have broken away. Go to the On Camera page for some pictures of islands in different parts of the world.
On every island people have to take care of the island's resources. Go to the next page to find out more.
How did you do? Perhaps you found out that there are very few things that all islands have in common!
This picture shows Khao Tapu island in south-west Thailand. It is nicknamed, "James Bond island". Click on the picture to find out why.
