1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Prehistoric People Human Body: Systems Human Body: Organs Religions and Festivals Architecture and Buildings Sports and Pastimes Russia and the Middle East Asia Africa Europe North America South America Australasia Polar Regions Science and Technology	Which is the world's largest island? Greenland is the largest island in the world, with an area of over 0.7 million sq. miles (2 million sq km). It belongs to Denmark, but the 55,500 inhabitants govern themselves. Greenland was first inhabited by Vikings   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Human World Chapter: North America