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Islands inside islands: Impressive recursive islands around the world

Did you know these places exist?

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Kelton Smith
09/05/2025 10:30 ‧ 1 week ago | StarsInsider

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Our planet has been around for more than four billion years, but there is still one geological feature that can amaze even the most well-traveled tourist: islands inside islands, also known as recursive islands. From tropical regions to temperate zones and polar landscapes, recursive islands can be found worldwide and are a showcase of our planet’s extreme capabilities.

But how do they exist? And what does it mean to have a recursive island? Click through this gallery to find all the answers.

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