Historically, island countries have tended to be less prone to political instability than their continental counterparts. … See more

Island countries have often been the basis of maritime conquest and historical rivalry between other countries. Island countries are more susceptible to attack by large, continental countries due to their size and dependenc… See more

Many developing small island countries rely heavily on fish for their main supply of food. Some are turning to renewable energy—such as wind power, hydropower, geothermal power and biodiesel from copra oil—to … See more

Some island countries are more affected than other countries by climate change, which produces problems such as reduced land use, water scarcity, and sometimes even resettlement issues. Some low-lying island coun… See more

Many island countries rely heavily on imports and are greatly affected by changes in the global economy. Due to the nature of island countries their economies are often characterised by being smaller, relatively isolated fro… See more

Island countries are typically small with low populations, although some, like Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines are notable exceptions.
Some island countries are centred on one or two majo… See more

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