Top 10 Countries with the Highest Number of Islands.

Top 10 Countries with the Highest Number of Islands

BY SANDHYA | 22 JULY 2025

Sweden – 267,570 Islands

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Finland – 188,000+ Islands

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Norway – 55,000+ Islands

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Canada – 52,000+ Islands

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Indonesia – 17,508 Islands

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Australia – 8,222 Islands

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Philippines – 7,641 Islands

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Japan – 6,852 Islands

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Greece – 6,000+ Islands

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United States – 18,617 Islands

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