Fun and Fascinating Artificial Island Facts
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Artificial islands are not considered islands for purposes of having their own territorial waters or Exclusive Economic Zone.
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More than 94 million cubic meters of sand and 5.5 million cubic meters of rock was used to create the palm islands of Dubai.
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Artificial islands are not formed by nature but constructed by people.
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Hong Kong added 75% of land by reclamation to expand the existing natural island at Chek Lap Kok to make space for its international airport.
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The Flevopolder in the Netherlands is the largest Artificial Island in the world.
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