Largest Artificial Islands According To Their Size
# | Name | Size (km²) | Country or Emirate | Utilisation |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Flevopolder | 970 | Netherlands | towns, agriculture |
2 | Yas Island | 25 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
3 | Palm Jebel Ali | 8 | Dubai | on hold |
4 | Chūbu Centrair International Airport | 6.8 | Japan | Airport |
5 | Palm Jumeirah | 6.5 | Dubai | housing |
6 | Rokko Island | 5.8 | Japan | housing |
7 | Port Island | 5.2 | Japan | housing |
8 | Kansai International Airport | 4 | Japan | Airport |
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