10. Kamfers Dam Island
In the Kamfers Dam lake of South Africa lies an artificial
island in the shape of a giant “S” in the north of Kimberley. It has been an
important breeding ground of Lesser Flamingos since its construction by Ekapa
Mining using 26,000 tons of material, back in 2006, with almost 50,000
flamingos living on this island. However, due to deteriorating water quality
and rising water levels, the island is in danger.
9. The Pearl-Qatar
The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island of almost 4 million
square meters, in Doha, Qatar. The first land in Qatar available for freehold
ownership by foreign nationals, this island saw an increase in its population
from 3,000 in 2011 to 12,000 in 2015. Developed by United Development Company,
the project is expected to accommodate great entertainment facilities for
residents as well as tourists.
8. Artificial Islands of Uros
The islands of Uros, Peru, are made from reed growing along
the edges of Lake Titicaca, Puno, by bundling these reeds into floating island
platforms. Each of these artificial islands have 2-10 reed houses, depending on
the size. The biggest island has a watchtower. But, tourists are affecting the
traditional culture of the Uros people. Environmental and health issues are also
on the rise, here.
7. Spiral Island
Spiral Island in Mexico is a floating man-made island, in
true sense of the term. Built by British artist Richard “Reishee” Sowa back in
1998 using more than a quarter-million plastic bottles, it got destroyed by
hurricane Emily in the year 2005. However, he started rebuilding the island to
make it bigger and better. Since 2008, a replacement island named Joyxee Island
has been open for visits.
6. Peberholm
Peberholm is an artificial island in the Danish part of the
Öresund strait as a part of the Öresund Bridge which connects Denmark with
Sweden. This small but picturesque island was built to have a crossover point
between the bridge and the tunnel that had been built for an obstacle-free link
between Sweden and Denmark. Only biologists are allowed annually here, to
preserve its ecology.
5. The THUMS Islands
The THUMS Islands in San Pedro Bay are a set of man-made
islands off the coast of Long Beach, California. Built in 1965 to tap into the
East Wilmington Oil Field, these are the only decorated oil islands in the US,
with tall structures to conceal the drill rigs including The Condo, a waterfall
and significant landscaping. Island Grissom and Freeman Island are among the most
beautiful of these.
4. Amwaj Artificial Islands
The Amwaj Islands I Bahrain are a group of man-made islands
in the Persian Gulf. These islands were reclaimed from the shallow seas. These
are a pioneering project to offer 100% freehold ownership to expatriates in
Bahrain. It has recently become fit for residential purpose, with complete
infrastructure, complete with commercial and residential buildings, hotels, and
a circular marina.
3. Île aux Cygnes
The Île aux Cygnes in France is a small artificial island in
the Seine in Paris, located in the 15th and 16th arrondissement. Formed in 1827
in order to protect the port of Grenelle. There are three bridges crossing it,
and a tree-lined walkway. One of the major features of this island is the
one-fourth scale Statue of Liberty replica, which faces in the direction of the
original Statue of Liberty in New York.
2. Palm Islands
The Palm Jumeirah is one of the three sets of man-made islands,
the Palm Islands, on the coast of Dubai, in United Arab Emirates. This
archipelago was built using land reclamation by a UAE government owned company,
Nakheel. Shaped like a palm tree, it is the original and the smallest of the
three Palm islands of which the other two are incomplete, extending into the
Persian Gulf.
1. The World Islands
The World Islands in the Persian Gulf is another of the many
sets of artificial islands in Dubai. This archipelago is made of small islands
which are placed roughly in the shape of the world map about 100 metres apart.
They are composed of sand which is dredged from the shallow coastal waters of
Dubai. It was originally conceived by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum.
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