How many islands are there in the Indian Ocean?

There are, approximately, from 1500 to 2000 islands. It's the second least-islands-containing ocean. The first is Southern Ocean. The two main groups of islands are: 1. Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar consists of more than 800 islands. 2. Andaman and Nicobar islands consist of less than 600 islands. read more

There are, approximately, from 1500 to 2000 islands. It’s the second least-islands-containing ocean. The first is Southern Ocean. The two main groups of islands are: 1. Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar consists of more than 800 islands. read more

The islands of the Indian Ocean are a varied collection, including many of the smallest territories and one of the largest island nations (Madagascar). Many hug the coastlines of continents; others must be sought out hundreds of miles from any other land. read more