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  • Small Islands: Definitions of Islets, Cays, and Keys
    There are a few terms for small, isolated bits of land, depending on their specific characteristics and formation:

    * Islet: This is the most general term for a small, isolated piece of land surrounded by water.

    * Cay: This refers to a small, low-lying island formed from sand, coral, or other marine debris.

    * Key: This term is often used interchangeably with "cay" and usually refers to an island in the Caribbean.

    * Rock: This term is used when the land is small and rocky, often barely emerging from the water.

    * Shoal: This refers to a sandbank or area of shallow water that is often barely submerged at low tide.

    * Skerry: This is a small, rocky islet that is usually uninhabited and often found near the coast.

    * Stack: A tall, isolated pillar of rock that rises from the sea, often formed by erosion.

    The specific term used will depend on the size, shape, and formation of the piece of land.

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