World's Biggest Islands
Updated February 23, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
The Question:
Where does Ireland rank on the list of the world's largest islands?
The Answer:
At 32,597 square miles, Ireland ranks 18th in the world. The world's largest islands are Greenland (839,999 sq. mi.), New Guinea (316,615), and Borneo (286,914). For a look at the rest of the list, check out our chart of Large Islands of the World.
-The Fact Monster
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