List of the British Isles |
The British Isles consist of two major islands, many other inhabited islands, and countless uninhabited islands and rocks. They are
administered by the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom (which is divided into England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland), and the Isle of Man. Sometimes the Channel Islands are also
included. Although the Faroe Islands might appear to be part of the
island group, they are seldom included.
See also List of the British Isles
by area.
Islands of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Other islands
Places called "island" or "isle" which are not islands
Some places in the British Isles are called islands or isles, but are not. Some of these were formerly islands surrounded by
marshland. Others are peninsulas
or just coastal settlements. They include:
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