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    "A fairly permanent piece of land surrounded by water and possessing substantial vegetation" - is this the most common definition of an island?

    Question #82422. Asked by author. (Jun 24 07 4:57 PM)


    queproblema

    		No, that's not a proper definition of "island" at all. Many are barren.
    "A land mass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water."

    http://www.answers.com/topic/island?cat=biz-fin


    Jun 24 07, 5:01 PM
    author

    		This page questions the idea that every landmass smaller than a continent
    completely surrounded by water is an island.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island

    Jun 24 07, 5:15 PM

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