The islet resembled a tortoise from afar.

This section of the river has several islets.

People speak English and Manx in the Isle of Man.

Isle of Man is a British Crown dependency but is not part of the UK or of the EU.

New Zealand is known as "The Shaky Isles" because of its location on the margin of two colliding tectonic plates.

In sight of Troy lies Tenedos, an isle / renowned and rich, while Priam held command, / now a mere bay and roadstead fraught with guile. / Thus far they sailed, and on the lonely strand / lay hid,"

Some of the islets are inhabited.

The Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly technically warred for 335 years.

Dagmar Turner, 53, has had a passion for playing the violin since she was 10, and she is currently a member of the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra.

There are several islets in this section of the river.