Beyond bonkers! This recursive island located on a lake exists
Updated | By Stacey & J Sbu
An island located on a lake on an island on a lake on an island on a lake....
We have heard of countries inside of countries, but have you heard about an island located on a lake on an island located on a lake on an island located on a lake. Bizarre, we know, but hear us out...
Now, you might be scratching your head, wondering what on Earth "recursive" means in the context of an island. A recursive island is not just any ordinary island; it's an island within an island within an island... within an island. Yes, you read that right - it's islands galore.
At the heart of this geographical enigma lies a tiny island nestled within a slightly larger island, which itself is part of an even larger island, and so on, creating a Matryoshka doll-like cascade of landmasses.
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Take a look at this viral TikTok video that explains this phenomenon:
@geoglobetales Recursive Island 🏝️ and Recursive Counties 🤔 #recursive #recursiveisland #isolatedplace #border #remoteisland #remote #island #mystery #learn #us #map #maps #geography #history #viralfact #facts #fyp #interestingfact #geotok #historytok ♬ original sound - GeoGlobeTales
Various online users are blown away by this unique place. Here's what the internet has to say:
- "Not surprised this is in Canada"
- "Who else went to their maps app to find it lol"
- "I’ve been to other recursive island in the philippines"
- "We found Victoria's secret"
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Would you pack your bags, grab your hiking boots, and set off to discover these natural wonders first-hand? If so, then maybe this island in an island in an island is for you!
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