7 Fascinating Man-Made Islands
Man-made islands have long been associated with the imagery of contemporary modernization and wealth, but did you know that people, governments, and organizations have built artificial islands for a plethora of different uses over the course of history?
This list features 7 fascinating man-made islands around the world that have been built based on factors such as housing, agriculture, transportation, arts and culture, environmental awareness, and even waste management.
Let us know in the comments section if you know of any other fascinating artificial islands in the world!
7 Fascinating Man-Made Islands
By Hayo Magazine
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Flevoland, Netherlands
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Flevoland is the youngest province in the Netherlands and takes the title of being the largest man-made island in the world with a focus on sustainable agriculture and conservation.
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Some Sevit, South Korea
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Seoul’s 3 Floating Islands are conveniently situated on the Han River adjacent to the Banpo Bridge. Each island has specific characteristics dedicated to the promotion of arts and culture.
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Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
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This iconic archipelago is a landmark in Dubai due to its unique presentation and the amenities provided to its residents and visitors. The Palm can also be seen from space!
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Uros Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca, Peru
By Hayo Magazine
These floating islands are home to the Uros tribe in Peru and is predominantly made of bundled reeds — tall grass-like plants native to wetland environments.
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Hong Kong International Airport, China
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Consistently ranked as one of the top airports in Asia, the island also holds the title of being the world’s busiest cargo gateway.
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Thilafushi Island, Maldives
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Maldives is known as an island paradise for many, but its municipal government actually built a 'Rubbish Island' to act as a landfill for the rest of the nation!
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Spiral Island, Mexico
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This private floating island was made entirely of recycled plastic bottles and sported an abundance of sustainable living arrangements. It was unfortunately destroyed by a hurricane in 2005.
