The world's largest artificial islands
A testament to our capacity as humans
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Man-made islands are a testament to our capacity as humans. In modern times, artificial islands are usually formed by land reclamation or the incidental isolation of existing land, and these islands were created to serve varying purposes.
Click through the gallery to find out more about the world’s largest artificial islands.
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