What is the largest island in the world?
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Greenland is the largest island in the world, covering an area of approximately 2.16 million square kilometres (836,300 square miles). Although it is geographically part of North America, Greenland is politically an autonomous territory of Denmark. The island is mostly covered by an ice sheet, which is the second-largest in the world after Antarctica. Despite its icy environment, Greenland is home to unique wildlife, including polar bears, seals, and arctic foxes. The islandโs indigenous Inuit culture and history are also significant, with traditions that have been preserved for thousands of years.