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Famous islands and beaches around the world.


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Biggest beach in the world!

Biggest beach in the world!

Cassino - Biggest beach in the world! (Rio Grande City, Rio Grande do SUl State, Brazil) - 360 KM
No rating yet08/04/2005105Google Earth Logo
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Presque Isle State Park, NY

Presque Isle State Park, NY

Beautiful sand spit sticking into Lake Erie. Almost an island as the name implies. Definitely stop for a swim if you are driving by.
No rating yet08/03/2005221Google Earth Logo
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Beach at Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Beach at Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Wikipedia: The beach in Ipanema is well-known throughout the world. Its name is a Tupi Guarani word meaning "bad waters" as the locale is notorious for dangerous currents and few fish. Despite the capricious currents, the view and atomosphere are considered supreme. Populated with tiny-bikini clad bodies and lots of rich Brazilian youth, the beach is a symbol of pleasure and wealth. Two hills k...
Rating of 2.66666666608/03/20051,240Google Earth Logo
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France Saint-Tropez

France Saint-Tropez

St. Tropez
Rating of 2.37508/02/20051,323Google Earth Logo
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Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Governments of the Balearen. Political, economical as well as cultural center not only Mallorcas, but also from Menorca, lbiza, Fomentera and Cabrera. Over 305,000 inhabitants.
Rating of 308/01/20051,062Google Earth Logo
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The Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai (with Overlay)

The Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai (with Overlay)

There are two islands called "the Palm" along the coast in Dubai.

This is "Jebel Ali"; the other one is "Jumeirah." You can see that these are different files by checking the coast.

For more information, see www.thepalm.ae

Editor's note (July 2005): Without the overlays for both islands turned on, you will not se...
Rating of 3.408/01/20056,849Google Earth Logo
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Diomede Islands

Diomede Islands

Big and Little Diomede Islands are the closest point of land between the USA and Russia. During the cold war this 2.3 mile separation kept us from having a land war, perhaps.
No rating yet08/01/2005180Google Earth Logo
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Barbados

Barbados

Very nice island
Rating of 307/31/2005866Google Earth Logo
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Placencia

Placencia

Placencia, Belize, is a sixteen miles long semi-island with a natural sandy beach, coral-studded cayes, a mangrove-fringed lagoon, nearby jungle rivers, and pristine rainforest. In the Background is the 2nd largest barrier reef.
Rating of 3.507/31/2005454Google Earth Logo
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Tocks Island, Delaware River

Tocks Island, Delaware River

Tocks Island sits in the Delaware River slightly on the NJ side. The Delaware was supposed to be dammed to create a power source. The dam was supposed to run about 40 miles north to port Jervis, NY. Extreme opposition was given to the Army Corp of Engineering and the project was halted, but not before thousands of people were evicted from 'right of way' and their homes demolished. The land land...
No rating yet07/31/2005197Google Earth Logo
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Hollywood Beach Florida

Hollywood Beach Florida

Hollywood Beach in Florida, north of Miami Beach.
Rating of 3.207/30/2005729Google Earth Logo
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Haulover Beach, FL

Haulover Beach, FL

Haulover Beach in North Miami, Florida.
Rating of 3.207/30/2005397Google Earth Logo
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Palm Island, Dubai - with Overlay

Palm Island, Dubai - with Overlay

The island is being built from 80 million cubic meters of land dredged from the approach channel to the Emirate's Jebel Ali Port. When complete, this resort will have approximately 1,200 single-family and 600 multi-family residences, an aquatic theme park, shopping centers, cinemas and more.
Rating of 3.5507/22/200530,099Google Earth Logo
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Yin-Yang-Island

Yin-Yang-Island

This island look like a yin-yang-sign to me. What do you think?
Rating of 107/22/2005712Google Earth Logo
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Atlantis

Atlantis

As requested in forum. Further info in placeholder description.
Rating of 1.807/20/20052,901Google Earth Logo
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Mechuque

Mechuque

Mechuque Island. Chauques Archipelag, Chiloe, Chile.
No rating yet07/18/2005264Google Earth Logo
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Easter Island (with overlays)

Easter Island (with overlays)

Easter Island with 3 overlays.

First, a map with tourist information and the location of Moai sites.

Second is a topographical map hand-drawn by a late 19th century explorer of the island.

Last is a high-res photo overlay. Easter Island, "Rapa nui" in the local language, is also called the "navel of the world" due to its huge volcanos.
Rating of 3.607/13/20051,943Google Earth Logo
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Easter Island

Easter Island

Easter Island, located in the South Pacific Ocean
Rating of 207/13/20051,767Google Earth Logo
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Elba Island, Italy

Elba Island, Italy

The island where Napoleon was briefly exiled in 1814.
Rating of 307/13/2005843Google Earth Logo
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Cape Cod

Cape Cod

Cape Cod, MA
USA
Rating of 507/11/2005732Google Earth Logo
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Montserrat

Montserrat

Montserrat has been devasted by the Soufrière Hills Volcano since 1995. The capital city of Plymouth is completely buried by ash and rock fall.
Rating of 3.66666666607/08/2005723Google Earth Logo
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Mont Saint Michel

Mont Saint Michel

Mont Saint Michel, France. Tidal Island and Abbey.

With Wikipedia reference.
Rating of 3.57246376807/07/20054,984Google Earth Logo
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Copacabana Beach

Copacabana Beach

The most famous beach in the world, located in the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rating of 3.53333333307/03/200510,105Google Earth Logo
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Bermuda

Bermuda

Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for Virginia. Tourism to the island to escape North American winters first developed in Victorian times.The country enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.
Rating of 3.33333333307/03/20053,198Google Earth Logo
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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas is located at Baja California's southern tip. It is a popular destination for northern Californians, with cantinas, resorts, and sunny beaches.
Rating of 307/03/20051,919Google Earth Logo
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