ISLAND COUNTRIES IN ASIA

1. Maldives

The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in terms of population and land area. It is an island country in the Indian Ocean that lies in the southwest of India and Srilanka. 99% of Maldives is ocean water and nowadays tourist attraction are being inclined to the Maldives largely due to its stunning diversity. The Maldives is bestowed with a splendid history and a wealthy culture of the first settlers who came from different parts of the world. The Maldives has 1190 coral islands and 26 major atolls that span over 90,000 square kilometers and its location along plenty of trade routes is an incredible feature.

2. Indonesia

Indonesia which is the world’s fourth most populous nation situates between the Indian and the Pacific Ocean holding 13000 islands. The largest islands are Java, Sumatra, Indonesian Borneo, Sulawesi, and the Indonesian part of New Guinea. There are approximately 300 ethnic native groups and 740 languages around the country. Indonesia is a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and has 400 volcanoes. The World’s largest volcanic lake, Lake Toba, and the largest Buddhist temple in the world named `Buddhist temple of Borobudur’ stands here. Wide varieties of animals like Javan Rhinoceros, Tigers, Orangutans, Giant Komodo Dragons can be seen in its tropical rainforests.

3. Bahrain

The island nation of Bahrain is an archipelago of islands in the Persian Gulf and the largest among them is Bahrain island. Initially, there were 31 islands and due to land reclamation projects, now it became 84 islands. Bahrain, earlier known as `Dilmun’ is abundantly blessed with level expanses of sands and rocks. In addition to the freshwater wells, there are seas where fresh water bubbles up in the middle of the saltwater. The causeway that connects Bahrain to Saudi Arabia makes Bahrain an important trade center.

4. Srilanka

Srilanka, formerly known as `Ceylon’ lies in the Indian Ocean and is segregated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Straits. The geographic location and deep harbor gave it great significance. The Sri Lankan tea is world-famous as tea plantations are found extensively and also renowned for their spices and gems. Pristine beaches, lush greenery, and assorted wildlife make Srilanka different from other tourist destinations. Srilanka is also known as the ` pearl of the Indian Ocean’ and `teardrop of India’.

These four islands can be the best choice for your next vacation plan. Let’s explore the island's beauty!