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ISLAND, PENINSULA, CONTINENT, ARCHIPELAGO
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1. Island
An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water on all sides. Islands can be found in oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes. They vary greatly in size, from tiny uninhabited landforms to large islands like Greenland and Madagascar. Islands are formed through various geological processes such as volcanic activity, coral growth, or the separation of land from continents. Many islands have unique ecosystems with plants and animals found nowhere else. Islands are important for tourism, fishing, and biodiversity conservation. In India, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep are famous examples of island groups.
2. Peninsula
A peninsula is a landform that is surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland on one side. Peninsulas often have long coastlines, making them important for trade, transportation, and fishing activities. The
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Learn about islands, peninsulas, continents, and archipelagos. Understand geographic landforms with examples like Indian Peninsula and Andaman Nicobar Islands.
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