List of islands of Wales
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This is a list of islands of Wales, the mainland of which is part of Great Britain, as well as a table of the largest Welsh islands by area. The list includes tidal islands such as Sully Island but not locations such as Shell Island which, though they are termed islands, are peninsulas.
Largest islands in Wales[edit]
| Island | Area (sq mi) | Area (km2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anglesey | 260.37 | 674.36 |
| 2 | Holy Island | 15.22 | 39.44 |
| 3 | Skomer Island | 1.12 | 2.90 |
| 4 | Ramsey Island | 0.99 | 2.58 |
| 5 | Caldey Island | 0.84 | 2.18 |
| 6 | Bardsey Island | 0.79 | 2.06 |
| 7 | Skokholm Island | 0.41 | 1.06 |
| 8 | Flat Holm | 0.21 | 0.33 |
| 9 | Ynys Llanddwyn | 0.19 | 0.3 |
| 10 | Puffin Island | 0.11 | 0.28 |
| 11 | The Skerries, Anglesey | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| 12 | Cardigan Island | 0.06 | 0.15 |
- The figure for The Skerries is the total of several islands which are separated from each other at high tide, and some even at low tide.
References[edit]
- ^ Mystery buyer for island, 27 July 1999, BBC, accessed 31 August 2008
See also[edit]
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