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An islet (/ ˈ aɪ l ə t / EYE-lət) [1] is generally a small island. Definitions vary, and are not precise, but some suggest that an islet is a very small, often unnamed, island with little or no vegetation to support human habitation .
The islet on which Kisimul Castle stands is the ancient seat of Clan MacNeil and Shillay in the Monach Isles had a staffed lighthouse until 1942. [28] The tiny Beasts of Holm of the east coast of Lewis were the site of the sinking of the Iolaire during the first few hours of 1919, [ 29 ] one of the worst maritime disasters in United Kingdom ...
There is also a bridge from Housay to Bruray. [3] Nowhere in Shetland is more than three miles (5 km) from the sea. [4] Mavis Grind (Old Norse for "gate of the narrow isthmus") is a narrow neck of land little more than 100 metres (328 feet) wide separating St. Magnus Bay and the Atlantic in the west from Sullom Voe and the North Sea in the east ...
The iTunes description for Crickler 2 states that this take on the crossword puzzle genre is an "adaptive" experience, that automatically adjusts itself to your own skill level and knowledge. That ...
There are 334 islands (or islets) within the state of Tasmania; [6] with the main islands listed below, each having a land area greater than 100 hectares (250 acres). A full list of all 334 islands is located at the list of islands of Tasmania .
Rockall is a small rocky islet in the North Atlantic which was declared part of Scotland by the Island of Rockall Act 1972. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] However, despite no possession by any other state and other precedents, the legality of the claim is disputed by the Republic of Ireland , Denmark and Iceland , and some say it may be unenforceable in ...
Cabras Islands; Cache Island; Cairn Island; Calligan Island; Calming Island; Cam Island; Camel Islet; Camel Rock; Camp Island; Canas Island; Candle Island; Cannon Island
The islet of Leon, on the left, next to the larger islet of Souda, within Souda bay Spinalonga (Kalydon) The islet of Pondikonisi, mouse island, which is shaped like a mouse. Afendis Christos , 35°17′43″N 25°27′39″E / 35.2954°N 25.4609°E / 35.2954; 25.4609 ( Afendis