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Island Countries

There are 47 countries that are located entirely on islands. How many can you name?
On islands = not on a continent. Islands can be shared by multiple countries
Includes countries that have small overseas territories on continents
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First submittedJune 28, 2010
Times taken708,528
Average score74.5%
Rating4.99
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km²
Country
(7,692,024)
(Australia)
1,904,569
Indonesia
587,041
Madagascar
462,840
Papua New Guinea
377,930
Japan
342,353
Philippines
270,467
New Zealand
242,900
United Kingdom
109,884
Cuba
103,000
Iceland
70,273
Ireland
65,610
Sri Lanka
48,671
Dominican Republic
36,193
Taiwan
28,896
Solomon Islands
27,750
Haiti
18,272
Fiji
14,874
East Timor
13,943
Bahamas
12,189
Vanuatu
10,991
Jamaica
9,251
Cyprus
5,765
Brunei
5,130
Trinidad and Tobago
4,033
Cape Verde
2,842
Samoa
2,040
Mauritius
1,862
Comoros
965
São Tomé and Príncipe
811
Kiribati
765
Bahrain
751
Dominica
747
Tonga
710
Singapore
702
F. S. Micronesia
616
St. Lucia
459
Palau
452
Seychelles
442
Antigua and Barbuda
430
Barbados
389
St. Vincent and the
Grenadines
344
Grenada
316
Malta
300
Maldives
261
St. Kitts and Nevis
181
Marshall Islands
26
Tuvalu
21
Nauru
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102 Recent Comments
CountryBoy
+3
Level 25
Feb 26, 2021
Why isn't Kiribati on this quiz, it is an island??
FolgoreCZ
+13
Level 59
Aug 26, 2021
Erm...... it is on the quiz. Are you feeling ok?
taximaxi9
+4
Level 26
Sep 24, 2022
It’s on the quiz…
CountryBoy
+4
Level 25
Feb 26, 2021
Never mind it is on here
aloepottt
+3
Level 54
Apr 26, 2021
how did i get grenada and not ireland?
StabakMallick
+1
Level 21
Apr 29, 2021
Got Us British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
taximaxi9
+9
Level 26
Sep 24, 2022
Those are both regions of countries
LogosKnowsStuff
+1
Level 28
Apr 28, 2026
The British Virgin Islands are a territory of the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States.

Neither are countries.

StabakMallick
+1
Level 21
Apr 29, 2021
What about Bermuda?
greezybacon2
+8
Level 23
May 7, 2021
Bermuda is an overseas territory of the UK
SpartanLlama
+3
Level 79
Jun 17, 2021
Almost forgot UK and Ireland
GeographyBAHRAIN
+4
Level 63
Jun 29, 2021
I live in Bahrain so i didnt miss my own country
Evenultrapawn
+6
Level 65
Jul 24, 2025
Never would have guessed
JakobPineapple
+1
Level 36
Jul 14, 2021
I'm actually surprised that I got all of them lol.
christohwig
+3
Level 44
Aug 14, 2021
I always forget UK and Ireland in these things
Dollyfroggy
+1
Level 63
Sep 23, 2021
Harder version here:

https://www.jetpunk.com/user-quizzes/1306568/countries-bordering-island-countries

jmellor13
+4
Level 68
Oct 13, 2021
Crazy that Papua New Guinea is bigger than Japan. Japan looks way bigger on a map.
clivey
+8
Level 69
Oct 13, 2021
Well reading these comments just made me frustrated with people's inability to read the quiz description or grasp the simple definitions of the terms "countries" and "islands".
LuigiDood227
+1
Level 72
Oct 13, 2021
Isn't part of Singapore on mainland Asia?
LuigiDood227
+2
Level 72
Oct 15, 2021
nvrmnd I thought part of it was on the mainland
taximaxi9
+1
Level 26
Sep 24, 2022
It’s close but not actually sharing a border with mainland
ghhhgfvh
+1
Level 22
Oct 13, 2021
brunei is not a island because its basicly part of malaysia because malaysia is not a island but anyway bye
swilkes
+15
Level 63
Oct 14, 2021
Brunei is located on the island of Borneo. The fact that Malaysia has territory on both Borneo and the mainland is irrelevant to whether or not Brunei is located entirely on an island.
clivey
+6
Level 69
Aug 3, 2022
What even is your thought process behind this? Baffling.
taximaxi9
+5
Level 26
Oct 28, 2022
Brunei is not “part of Malaysia”. It is a country, not a territory. Some islands can share a border with a territorial region of a country that has its main region on the mainland. Just because this can happen does not mean it is not an island. It is technically surrounded by water, even if it has a border. Because that is also surrounded by water.
Dregon
+5
Level 35
Jan 1, 2024
the what the what what?????? bro, Malaysia has both islands and some land on the mainland, making it not completely an island country. Brunei is on the island Borneo, making it a island country as its land is only on islands.
PhilTheThrill
+1
Level 40
Nov 23, 2021
Bahrain is connected to the land of Saudi Arabia by a bridge but is still and island so thats why only 40% of people got it I think
taximaxi9
+1
Level 26
Oct 28, 2022
Bahrain is only connected to Saudi Arabia from a bridge because it makes it easier for people to get to Bahrain and back. Therefore it is not geographically connected to Saudi Arabia.
LogosKnowsStuff
+1
Level 28
Apr 28, 2026
Right. New York City's famous Five Boroughs are connected by a ton of bridges. That doesn't change the fact that The Bronx is the only one of the Five Boroughs that is actually on the mainland and not an island.
Dollyfroggy
+3
Level 63
Dec 21, 2021
Can you make a version with a map?
MalyJacus
+2
Level 60
Jan 25, 2022
What about Liberland? It is an island, albeit an inland river island on the Danube, between croatia and serbia.
Nordisch
+7
Level 17
Feb 7, 2022
not a country
taximaxi9
+3
Level 26
Oct 28, 2022
Liberland is a micro-state. It is not recognised by many.
Max56
+2
Level 20
Jan 26, 2022
I guessed everything except such an easy country like... JAPAN, how?
Nordisch
+2
Level 17
Feb 7, 2022
bro i got 41 right, but how did i miss new zealand
ooftownroad
+8
Level 70
Mar 1, 2022
This quiz is inaccurate. Russia is an island.
taximaxi9
+4
Level 26
Oct 28, 2022
I know right? People have been so bad at these quizzes…
Juniper11
+1
Level 37
Mar 27, 2022
I almost forgot Taiwan since I’m used to the map saying it’s part of China
Iceisverystupid1
+1
Level 24
Dec 27, 2024
Me too and well I live in Hong Kong so there’s nothing I can do about that
GeographywithAdi
+1
Level 62
May 11, 2022
broooooo i missed taiwan lol
PumpkintheNerd
+2
Level 39
May 25, 2022
I think I did well! 41/47 for an 11 year old!
clivey
+1
Level 69
Aug 3, 2022
An 11 year old Psychologist, cool!
Atzuul
+1
Level 45
Sep 11, 2022
Many of these countries aren’t even islands cuz they still have borders
taximaxi9
+6
Level 26
Sep 24, 2022
Many countries share a border but there are both technically still on islands
taximaxi9
+1
Level 26
Sep 24, 2022
Can you try making a ‘regional islands’ quiz, like islands that are part of non-island countries? (e.g. Tasmania, Corsica)
sleepyquizzer
+1
Level 55
Oct 11, 2022
I forgot the UK and Ireland, as well as Cyprus and Jamaica. Such obvious ones to me yet I forgot lol
taximaxi9
+1
Level 26
Oct 28, 2022
Every time I miss one or two countries, mostly different every time…
Swissnuetral
+2
Level 15
Nov 3, 2022
You forgot Cyprus, a European country
plattitude
+2
Level 94
Sep 18, 2023
You forgot the flamewar.resume() command.
Sifhraven
+1
Level 76
Aug 29, 2025
I almost said "surprising that both St Lucia and Taiwan are at 75%" but decided not to, realizing what could be the cause. But since the above comment hasn't triggered anything.. might as well :)
kmgirl
+3
Level 39
Jan 10, 2023
Me missing philippines is something to not talk about-
QuizKlug
+4
Level 33
Mar 11, 2023
I like how I got Bahrain and missed the United Kingdom enitrely. I mean, we all forget things ocassionally, but I'm Scottish.
DRBx
+1
Level 43
Jan 22, 2026
I missed Bahrain and the UK + Ireland and I’m also Scottish 💀😭
Rakdon
+2
Level 25
May 6, 2023
UK has Gibiltair, so it isn't an insular country, Australia what does it has to do with islands?
clone2k
+1
Level 57
Jul 27, 2023
But despite having several overseas territories, the country UK itself is located on an island (well technically 2: "Great Britain" for England, Scotland, and Wales and "Ireland" for Northern Ireland). Its land mass is not connected to continental Europe thus it deserves to be on this list.

Australia, despite being acknowledged as a continent, can also be considered an island as well (a very huge singular island, at that) thus why it's also mentioned here.

Malek2010
+1
Level 37
May 31, 2023
Missed east timor 💀
Arche
+1
Level 16
Jun 24, 2023
Denmark? Greenland, Zealand etc?
clone2k
+3
Level 57
Jul 27, 2023
It says on the description: "...lies entirely on an island" so Denmark is out of the question since its mainland is still attached to continental Europe. The same goes to other countries e.g. Malaysia, USA, Canada, Norway, Sweden, etc which, despite possessing/inhabiting separate islands and/or overseas territories, the mainland are still attached to a continent.

New Zealand is on the list. It's on #7 after the Philippines and before UK.

plattitude
+1
Level 94
Sep 18, 2023
Not New. Zealand.
GeoNat
+1
Level 55
Sep 18, 2023
Wow, fiji is bigger than i expected
YellowJacket
+4
Level 80
Sep 18, 2023
The comments section for this quiz is very entertaining.
gzx5
+2
Level 75
Sep 18, 2023
In the case of Australia, I really don't think society should consider a country not to be an island or entirely composed of islands just because it's a continent.
Speed4TheNeed
+3
Level 88
Sep 19, 2023
Then every country would be an island country.
SMX744
+2
Level 22
Nov 11, 2023
Didn't know about Bahrain, good quiz tho
IlikeGeography77
+1
Level 26
Nov 11, 2023
this thing says papua new guinea is bigger than japan like how does that make sence
EpicFailure
+1
Level 30
Dec 26, 2023
I was at the last one in 6 second its st.kittsandnevis i was typing so quick that i did it :)
Kama24
+2
Level 44
Dec 31, 2023
Got East Timor, Brunei, Grenada and forgot... Japan and Sri Lanka. Don't ask me about it :|
IAMDAGOAT
+1
Level 40
Jan 7, 2024
Wow, great quiz I forgot Taiwan and Cyprus though.
cameoman
+1
Level 39
Mar 16, 2024
i just dont remember singapore when it comes to islands
Tuatara
+1
Level 44
Mar 29, 2024
Can’t believe I almost missed the UK and Ireland. 😬
ellie99914
+1
Level 43
Mar 31, 2024
how did i only miss japan and the philippines😭
luke0lamoreaux
+3
Level 49
Apr 11, 2024
I always miss Madagascar on every quiz.
Albrik
+3
Level 66
Dec 25, 2024
Lol so true, I'm always like: Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius... *skips Madagasca*
DJlB00TY
+1
Level 49
May 1, 2024
today i learned - brunei is an island! i'm so frustrated i always thought it was attached to malaysia for some reason lol. that was the only one i missed.
Flairship
+1
Level 67
May 6, 2024
It is...
EcceHomo
+2
Level 86
Aug 27, 2024
Brunei is on an island.
Zockid
+2
Level 58
Nov 10, 2024
Brunei itself isn't an island and it does border Malaysia. The entire territory of Brunei is located on islands though, making it an island nation
SomeoneMusical
+1
Level 48
May 11, 2024
I got all but Barbados, lol
Krisurmomslover
+1
Level 31
Jul 18, 2024
Got 100% first try! I feel like a genius lol, though I almost forgot Cuba.
aphroditos
+1
Level 32
Oct 20, 2024
i thought bahrain is in arabian peninsula :(((((
UnohanaYachiru
+1
Level 58
Oct 30, 2024
somehow got everything but missed the Philippines and Bahrain :///
Albrik
+1
Level 66
Dec 25, 2024
Easy 100%
Pontiac
+1
Level 61
Jan 29, 2025
Where is Malaysia?
clivey
+6
Level 69
Feb 14, 2025
In Asia. Bordering the continent with Thailand.
nations12345eat
+1
Level 49
May 2, 2025
only about half of it is on Borneo. the other half is connected to mainland asia.
SageWolfspeed
+2
Level 44
Apr 19, 2025
I missed the Seychelles :( I sad
nations12345eat
+1
Level 49
May 2, 2025
I almost missed Singapore but in the end I got my 100% with about 30 seconds to spare
NerdyPolyglot
+1
Level 44
May 2, 2025
I always forget about iceland...
ooftownroad
+1
Level 70
May 2, 2025
Niue and Cook Islands should be here
QuizKoa
+1
Level 52
May 2, 2025
Neither of those are countries, they are both controlled by different countries.
kirbykart
+1
Level 58
Mar 9, 2026
My perspective is, if Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia are considered independent countries under their free association contracts with the USA, then Niue and the Cook Islands should be considered independent countries under their free association contracts with New Zealand. But, this quiz was published on Jetpunk, and the Jetpunk standards disagree with this stance.
mdquizz
+1
Level 38
May 2, 2025
how is singapore an island? isn't is connected to mainland asia?
Skittleducky1
+1
Level 58
May 2, 2025
no
jmellor13
+2
Level 68
May 7, 2025
I never knew it was an island until right now, but I just checked it on the map, and it's definitely cut off from the Malaysian Peninsula. It's an island. Not by much, but it is.
GastyX153
+1
Level 21
May 2, 2025
I somehow missed East Timor and Trinidad and Tobago I feel so stupid
YellowJacket
+1
Level 80
May 2, 2025
I always celebrate when this quiz appears because the comments are hilarious.
drewmcintyre65
+1
Level 42
May 4, 2025
forgot papua new guinea
ptilidion
+1
Level 37
May 9, 2025
Got all except Bahrain because I didn't realize it was an island country
CapyxD
+1
Level 45
Jun 7, 2025
100% first try
MACADAM1A
+2
Level 25
Jul 5, 2025
How come Australia is in brackets??
kirbykart
+1
Level 58
Mar 9, 2026
I've got 100% on this quiz before, but I replayed it today and I forgot the Solomon Islands of all places.
paraszt
+1
Level 20
Apr 27, 2026
44/47.

I missed the UK... I live in the UK 🤦‍♂️

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