Greenland is the largest island in the world, but it is not a continent.
Why it is true
Greenland is the largest island in the world, with about 2.2 million square kilometres. Despite its size, it is considered an island and not a continent because it sits on the same tectonic plate as North America.
Source: British Geological Survey
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