Top 5 amazing islands of the world

Posted Mar 17, 2009 by tn4nyx / comments 4 comments / Print / Font Size Decrease font size Increase font size

Amazing islands that decorated this world with their unique creation.

1. GUNKANJIMA (JAPAN)

It is located 15 km from Nagasaki. It denotes the Industrial era in Japan. Concrete buildings built on this Island were the first ever large concrete buldings in Japan. Coal mines had the major role to play for the popularity of this Island. In 1890, Mitsubishi bought this Island with the purpose of coal mining for the Industrial purpose.

2. Surtsey Island (ICELAND).

On 14th November, 1943 a crew of a boat found some smoke emerging out of the water far in the sea. It was thought of another boat on fire but was later discovered that it was the volcanic erruption taking place under water that was going to give birth to another brand new Island. This Island is also called "The Emerging Island".

3. Easter Island (CHILE).

Easter Island is located 36,00 Km from West Chile and was Inhabitated for a long time. Currently it has been taken over by Government and is famous for its culture heritage and historical evidence.

4. Alcatrez Island (USA)

It is located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, California, USA. Lot of creations like prison took place on this Island until it was taken over by the government for recreation.

5.Mljet (Dubrovnik)

This amazing Island is followed with many history and rumors about ghosts and legends. This green Island is populated with dense forest and reflects the true color of nature.

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iPhone
iPhone said... on March 18th, 2009 at 9:56 AM

very nice places, but I have never been there, thanks for the nice pictures

lotsnmore
lotsnmore said... on March 18th, 2009 at 2:09 AM

Great article. Love the pictures!

Sotiris
Sotiris said... on March 17th, 2009 at 9:25 PM

really amazing!!!



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