World’s Smallest Inhabited Island?

There are approximately 900,000 islands worldwide, with various sizes and characteristics

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Just Room Enough Island, also known as Hub Island, is the world's smallest inhabited island

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Initially, Bishop Rock was considered the smallest inhabited island, but it lost its status when its lighthouse became automated in 1982

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Just Room Enough Island is situated in Alexandria Bay, New York, between the US and Canada

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The island covers a tiny area of 3,300 square feet, equivalent to one-thirteenth of an acre

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In 1950, a wealthy family purchased the island, which was formerly known as Hub Island

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They transformed the island into Just Room Enough Island by building a cottage and planting a tree that eventually covered the entire land

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Originally intended as a private weekend getaway, the island quickly became a popular tourist attraction

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Visitors to the island are cautioned with the saying, "One misstep and you are swimming," due to its extremely limited size

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The unique characteristic of Just Room Enough Island being just the size of a tennis court highlights its distinction as the smallest inhabited island

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