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Largest island

The current largest island record is 836,330 sq mi, held by Greenland. Last checked October 14, 2026.

836,330

sq mi

Greenland

North Atlantic and Arctic

Holder
Greenland
Record
836,330 sq mi
Metric
2.17 million km²
Exact figure
2,166,086 km²
Location
North Atlantic and Arctic
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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