Ten of the World’s Most Unique Islands

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With the globe dominated by oceans, islands play important roles when it comes to trade, the environment, geo-politics, and travel.  Hawaii and Tahiti dominate the imagination of travel aficionados, and  islands like Greenland are known for their size and extreme climates.  Though the islands on this list are not as well known as the world’s biggest and most scenic isles, they have plenty of characteristics that make them among the world’s most unique islands.

Tristan da Cunha: Maximum Isolation

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(images via worldstoreblog)
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