List_of_islands_of_the_United_States_by_area

List of islands of the United States by area

List of islands of the United States by area

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This is a list of islands of the United States, as ordered by area. It includes most islands with an area greater than 20 square miles (approximately 52 km2). Mainland areas cut by human-made canals are not considered islands.

Satellite image of the Big Island of Hawaii, the largest island in the United States.
Scale depiction of the 5 largest islands in the US, with some other significant islands

Islands over 75 square miles (190 km2)

More information Rank, Island's Name ...

Islands 5–75 square miles (13–194 km2)

This section of the list is not complete, although it should cover most of the islands in the United States over 20 square miles (52 km2).

More information Island's Name, Area (sq mi) ...

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