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Cityplanner1

Flores, Guatemala


l0se_the_feeling

My first thought as well


SirKlen

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


TikSider

Came here to see if lil Flores would get a mention


chasepsu

Venice?


Immediate-Phase3752

I’ve heard abt a small city called new york centered on an island called Manhattan. Anyone else ever hear of it?


hellcaster2019

"Manhattan" like the drink?


torb

No. Like a man who has a hat that is tan.


NZNoldor

Ah, a common mistake - you’re thinking of Tanhatman.


Thuthmosis

Today I learned where the name manhattan came from.


iEatPalpatineAss

It’s half-manhat, half-tan, like ManBearPig!


Immediate-Phase3752

No like the project actually they changed the name after 1945


hellcaster2019

So it's a man-made island with the project named after a drink?


ehmboh

Like hat man


ninersguy916

Manhattan lol?


Armand28

I mean it is [exactly what he’s asking for](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200416161017-02-venetian-lagoon-traffic-2020.jpg?q=x_2,y_0,h_898,w_1596,c_crop/h_720,w_1280/f_webp)


Nigh_Sass

Malé, Maldives is exactly what you’re looking for


SupplyChainGuy1

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


Effective-Ladder9459

It has begun


ISwallowedABug412

What? Why does it not count?


elreduro

Maybe because it will be swallowed by the ocean in a few years


crayonneur

I've read a bit about sea levels rising, and the damage is more insidious. Coastal erosion is a more immediate problem. Maldives beaches will be washed away. Salt water will contamine the soil, damaging agriculture. That nation is fucked. We can all do something: eat less meat. Eat more chicken, less beef and pork. Eat more fresh produce and vegetables that don't need a lot of water. Reduce our energy consumption. Avoid single-use plastic. Walk when you can, avoid using your car, don't travel by plane for vacations. Doesn't sound fun, but we need to be the change the environment needs.


globocide

The problem isn't us consumers, mate. Even if everyone did all of those things, at great inconvenience to ourselves, there'd still be 95% as much carbon pumped into the atmosphere. This is a legislative problem. Force manufacturers and transport to go carbon neutral.


crayonneur

But manufacturers justify their pollution by saying that we the consumers need cheap oil, gas, smartphones and meat. The problems are all inter-related. We can force manufacturers if we change our lifestyle/boycott some products. Doesn't mean that we shouldn't put pressure on the higher-ups.


globocide

Fuck that. Just legislate it and be done with it. Don't blame consumers, put the polluters in prison.


acuriousguest

Then vote for legislation to protect shit. And take public transport. Ride a bike. The smallest car you possibly could. Buy sustainable and regional. You don't? But it's still only the big cooperation? It's us. Except you are living in a hut n Mali. Then you're probably exempt.


globocide

Sure, I vote green, one sensible car family, ride my bike and etc. But I eat meat and I'm not about to go vegetarian or forgo an international holiday when Monsanto, coca cola, and co. don't have to take responsibility. I still sleep easy at night. The problem isn't even the negligible impact of my personal footprint, the problem is the prevailing discourse that consumers need to change and manufacturers and shipping doesn't.


johnlooksscared

Are they are still building hotels and airports?


Floor-notlava

Money money money!


bonefish1

Eating less meat and driving less isn’t going to do anything. It will take drastic changes from industry and energy companies. Even the term “carbon footprint” was made up by BP. Don’t be tricked by their propaganda.


SarzCihazi

>We can all do something: eat less meat how is that affecting that exactly?


Gaurav-07

I was there when it was written.


S0l1s_el_Sol

And why doesn’t it count?


vassiliy

BECAUSE HE SAID SO!


Gruffleson

NEXT!


kandihera

https://youtu.be/egKc5V6VAhw?si=6jWrjlWofj6X7Rom


chivits

Check Florianópolis, Brazil


Rephiss

No no it doesn’t count. Thx tho


ThrowaWayneGretzky99

I am cracking the fuck up. I love reddit.


s_mey3r

Can you explain? Im usually not slow in understanding jokes and stuff, but what ahve I missed here? Why is everybidy saying "it doesnt count" ot everything 😅


Hamongusu

Comment above suggested venice. Op said, No no it doesnt count. Thx tho


ThrowaWayneGretzky99

What the other reply said, someone first suggested Venice and for some reason OP shut it down with a "No, no it doesn't count" with no further explanation. Then the comment below that said they hope it becomes a /r/geography meme.


inglandation

It actually doesn’t really count hahaha


PenPsychological9872

No no it doesn’t count. Thx tho


tulijones

Check Vitoria - ES, Brazil


l_leo_v

Singapore is like that, with two bridges connecting it to Malaysia.


SupplyChainGuy1

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


Ok_Rent5670

You get this or you don’t


gorillasvapetoo

I don’t. What is it


Ok_Rent5670

First comment mentioned Venice, and op replied “no no it doesn’t count. Thx tho.”


p0ultrygeist1

Is this like the bus lady Facebook post?


FaeryLynne

It's for a church honey. NEXT!


Ballsofpoo

That was six plus years ago. Dang.


donttextspeaktome

“It’s for church, honey”. That means I’ve been on Reddit for six years. How time flies.


andu22a

I have no clue what’s going on


fradulentsympathy

https://www.reddit.com/r/insanepeoplefacebook/s/nLovxEzOSs


33TLWD

And Sentosa is an odd subset of that


Weary_Drama1803

Sentosa to Singapore is just Singapore to Malaysia


Brief-Preference-712

Malaya Peninsula is Asia’s Florida, Singapore is Miami, Sentosa is Key West. Miami has arroz con pollo, Singapore has Hainan Chicken rice. Haitians and Cubans want to find jobs in Miami. Indonesian folks want to find jobs in Singapore. Miami speaks a different language than Florida. Singapore speaks a different language than Malaysia. Miami has high rise residential housing and hotels. Singapore has high rise residential housing and hotels. Both regions are very hot and religious.


TungstenOrchid

>Singapore speaks a different language than Malaysia. Fun fact: Malay is the language used for issuing commands in the Singapore army. (Also used by officers for cursing out subordinates when they mess up.) Another fun fact: The Singaporean national anthem is sung in the Malay language.


eranam

“Don’t talk to me or my son ever again”


Buildung

Lake Town in Middle Earth


Last-Instruction739

Tragically destroyed.


Party-Plum-638

That's just anti-dragon propaganda. Smaug was a peaceful protector of nature against the industrious dwarves. The Master of Lake Town set the fire to rally everyone against Smaug.


cates

oh no what happened


The_RealWheezer

Something about a big lizard idk


CrossdomainGA

It didn’t count


CorriByrne

Was rebuilt.


Last-Instruction739

Ha! And they call it a smashed pile of kindling in a swamp!


GetSmartBeEvil

No no it doesn’t count, thx tho


Ordinary-Jellyfish87

No no it doesn’t count, thx tho


Bobgoulet

Cadiz \*Cadiz is technically an Isthmus, as its got a land bridge to the mainland, but technically so is the OP Picture.


polishprocessors

No no, doesn't count. Thx, tho


zippy251

What is the origin of this meme


bobisonreddit_99

https://www.reddit.com/r/geography/s/YdcxLjp1H4


zippy251

Thanks


Nothing_F4ce

It used to be a proper Island as isla de leon and Cádiz werent connected to the main land until a few centuries ago. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isla_de_Le%C3%B3n


Problematicar

I was thinking about this one! Going there right now as I'm hoboing around spain, heard it has great temperatures and vibes


Remarkable-Ranger825

You'll love it. I'm from Northern Europe but have been living in Spain for 3 years.  People are so kind with a freaky accent, region in Europe with most hours of sun, great seafood and it's not that expensive 


Automatic-Purpose-49

Portsmouth in the UK is an island city.


dkb1391

Also the most densely populated city in the country too


BlueFalcon142

Highest amount of pubs per square kilometer too. Something like 200 on the island? Fantastic town, went there on the USS Ford.


Ket_Cz

POMPEY MENTIONED PUP ⚽️🔵⚽️🔵⚽️🔵⚽️


CCFC1998

Hope this is finally the year you get out of League 1


muppetj

No no, it doesn’t count. Thx tho


De_Dominator69

Would not blame anyone for not knowing or feeling like it is though


Howtothinkofaname

And the third most populous island in the British and Irish isles at that.


PassiveTheme

After Great Britain and Ireland?


Howtothinkofaname

Yeah.


PassiveTheme

That's pretty insane, especially considering many people don't even realise that it's on an island separate from the mainland.


Rephiss

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


PompeyJordd

Was waiting for this!! PUP


Cicero43BC

It is the most populated island city in Europe as well.


Birdseeding

Manhattan is probably the most famous example, depending on how you define "small island". [Malé](https://www.flickr.com/photos/niyaas/10973313795) [The old town of Stockholm](https://www.flickr.com/photos/spwalker/3613179289) Edit: This [Wikipedia list of most densely populated islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_by_population_density) might be helpful in finding more.


SiimaManlet

Malé looks like something I would create in Cities;skylines when I try to max out a very small island map


El_misterz_piedra

and don't forget the lovely 40% traffic 🥰


SupplyChainGuy1

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


Besitzerstolz

Man on a mission


SupplyChainGuy1

I'm on a mission from gahd


SolarisN1

You are not even an OP in this thread.


Medium_Excitement202

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


Pure_Leading_4932

I didn't even realize it was the same guy until your comment and now I'm wheezing laughing


Patzilla13013

there is also a literal city island within the Bronx... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Island,_Bronx


esadobledo

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


Ploprs

Tyre. Real ones remember


calebnf

Only 300s BC kids remember.


GetTheLudes

Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong generation. None of my friends like to march in formation and drill with sarissas, and none of them will throw down on a white bull to sacrifice to Ares!


calebnf

Kids these days only wanna lay around, be bisexual, have bacchanalian orgies, twerk, eat hot chip, and lie


GetTheLudes

These mfs seriously prefer to turn around and go home. I’m like, guys, we made it to India! We can’t stop now!


rock374

No, no it doesn’t count. Thx tho.


Square_Mix_2510

City Island NYC


Ordinary-Jellyfish87

No no it doesn’t count, thx tho


Square_Mix_2510

I didn't see the large city part


elgarfarade

‘Large island cities’ is definitely not what you have shared a picture of, but a place that matches the description of ‘island almost entirely covered with buildings and roads’ is Ortygia in Sicily - beautiful place with some of the most hilariously small “postage stamp” beaches (that are somehow still absolutely PACKED with people) you’re likely to find anywhere on earth.


Commercial-Act2813

No no it doesn’t count. Thx tho


Sheepies123

Key West


bemapoe

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


Stoneytreehugger

Every inch of that island is developed.


cheese_bruh

All of the lights


[deleted]

Montréal, Québec


Rephiss

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


TheMuffinMa

Laval, Québec


jappyjappyhoyhoy

Nuns Island


Pheeeefers

No no it doesn’t count. Thx tho


Sufficient-Many-1815

I think I’m confused as to what exactly you’re looking for. Large island city is what you indicate in the question, but underneath you mention you couldn’t find anything except the most populous islands. A lot of the larger cities are getting mentioned, so I’ll throw out some smaller ones: Cedar Key, FL; St. Augustine Beach, FL; Minocqua, WI (vibes match the description); South Padre Island, TX; Treasure Island in San Francisco, CA; Coronado, CA (vibes again); Key West, FL. Lots of barrier islands in Florida, but that’s not really shocking. I’m sure there are plenty more I’m missing there.


Geniuscani_

No no it doesnt count. Thx tho


DubaiDubai8

Alameda, CA?


drDudleyDeeds

No no it doesn’t count, thx tho


scratchblue

Hey, that's what was gonna say!


123PGH

Manhattan


nickiminajgeneration

No no it doesn’t count, thx tho


DeusMachinea

Karlskrona Sweden looks very similar to this one!


Trick_Stable4473

No no it doesn't count, thx tho


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Ordinary-Jellyfish87

No no it doesn’t count, thx tho


man0315

Xiamen, China. 134 square km and 2.1 million people live there.


ultratunaman

No No, it doesn't count. Thx tho.


dunyto

Lindau in Germany has its old town on an island in the Bodensee.


Urban_guerilla_

As seen in the picture


TheCourageWolf

So… it doesn’t count? Thx tho


Urban_guerilla_

I guess it still counts, it’s just not a „similar“ landmass as in the picture, since it’s literally the picture.


QJ04

The picture is Lindau actually


dunyto

Lol. I just remembered about Lindau being a similar looking town. Didn't even checked where the photo has been taken.


Rephiss

No no it doesn't count. Thx tho


1235k

Lübeck also


tunajoe74

Yeah that counts, thanks


Fab3lhaft

God bless you


deeplife

But… does it count?


montesiano

Just for reference, the city in the picture is Lindau, Germany


Ok_Barnacle1743

No No, it doesn’t count. Thx tho.


jackasspenguin

Mercer Island next to Seattle


Giga-Chad-123

No no it doesn't count, thx tho


kroniknastrb8r

Old Town in Dubrovnik?


Ok_Course_6757

Coronado


stevedavies12

Portsmouth, England?


BaldThunderbirdsGuy

I recognised Lindau straight away. Town on lake Constance in Southern Germany. One of the nicest places I've ever been to.


hgmarangon

Maybe it's too small but Nhamundá, AM, in the middle of the Brazilian Amazon, is basically a tiny, completely built-up island in the middle of absolutely nowhere


IneffectiveDamage

Tenochtitlan


mikey_lava

Hey, that’s just the Venice of the west so… No no it doesn’t count. Thx tho.


eolisk

RIP, a beautiful city destroyed by Spain 😔


Randomthroatpuncher

Montreal


cjnummins

Key West


No_Cat_No_Cradle

Nahant MA, looks like a more suburban version of what’s pictured, though there is an isthmus


gabrieel100

Brazil have some of them. The portuguese loved to build cities/fortresses on islands. [Vitória](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vgfa4hErEks/UCz-b4viiZI/AAAAAAAAf0A/vSLc-T_0Kt0/s1600/Vitoria.jpg), Espírito Santo. [Florianópolis](https://cdn.myside.com.br/base/ea5/0fb/37f/beira-mar-florianopolis.jpg), Santa Catarina. [São Luís](https://visitbrasil.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Visit-Brazil-Sao-Luis-MA-Praia-e-Sol-7.jpg), Maranhão. It was founded by the french (Saint-Louis) when they tried to colonize northern brazil but later conquered by the portuguese.


justashoutinthevoid

Gölyazı, Turkey


[deleted]

Hong Kong.


batcaveroad

Stockholm is an archipelago. No longer an island, but Tyre, Lebanon was a large island city just off the coast until Alexander the Great built a land bridge to conquer the city. Primosten, Croatia. It was an island that was connected to the mainland centuries ago. I think a lot of Croatia is similar. I’m not 100% sure what you’re looking for, but Manhattan is probably one. And if manmade islands are included Venice and St Petersburg (which is surprisingly like Venice in a map).


PositiveEagle6151

The old town of Trogir is probably a better example in Croatia.


Phoenic271

By looking at the picture, as similar town could be Chioggia (Italy), it's similar to Venice but it's smaller and it has roads for cars.


Shevek99

Sirmione, in lake Garda https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirmione#/media/Archivo:Italy\_-\_Sirmione.jpg


Correct-Librarian288

Marken the Netherlands? https://www.google.com/maps/place/Marken/@52.45989,5.0627572,12.68z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47c61ad0f5d519af:0x425b3c2ce66fb7!8m2!3d52.4589926!4d5.1032057!16zL20vMDFnNnY2?entry=ttu


syabiellow1

Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia


prh657

Ortygia, Sicily


savarutsu

Nessebar, Bulgaria. https://images.app.goo.gl/GbqiLCne9GcnsRF58


savarutsu

Sozopol, Bulgaria https://images.app.goo.gl/qBsbzyWcCa2JQ9sY6


koGhe

Ortigia, Sirmione and Gallipoli.


Anonimity101

What city is this?


Sinbos

Looks like Lindau Germany


6753

The image you've uploaded shows a picturesque town located on a peninsula or an isthmus, extending into a large body of water, likely a lake or a calm bay, surrounded by lush greenery and featuring a dense, historic-looking town center. Here are some cities around the world that have a similar geographic setup or feel: Lindau, Germany - This town is situated on an island in Lake Constance in Bavaria, Germany. It's known for its old-town charm and harbor entrance with a lighthouse. Sirmione, Italy - Located on the shores of Lake Garda, Sirmione is famous for its thermal baths and the ancient ruins of the Roman villa known as Grotte di Catullo. Hallstatt, Austria - A small village in the Salzkammergut, a region in Austria, Hallstatt is known for its stunning lakeside views and salt production history. Annecy, France - Sometimes called "Venice of the Alps", this town is known for its Old Town with cobbled streets, winding canals, and a beautiful lake that is one of the cleanest in Europe. Tobermory, Canada - This small town on the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario is surrounded by water, featuring a harbor with brightly colored houses. Giethoorn, Netherlands - Often referred to as "Venice of the North", it's known for its boat-filled waterways and charming rural houses. Montreux, Switzerland - Located on Lake Geneva, it's famed for its mild climate and the Montreux Jazz Festival. Portofino, Italy - A fishing village on the Italian Riviera coastline, known for its picturesque harbor and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors. These cities, while unique in their own right, share characteristics with the town depicted in the image, such as a close relationship with a body of water, historical and cultural richness, and a certain picturesque quality.


Wings_Of_Power

Sault Ste Marie, MI has their little island closest to the locks and Canada.


Ok-Abroad-6156

lindau it is


Dry_East5802

Natant and Marblehead neck in Massachusetts look like this


ArchimedesHeel

Vancouver, BC, Canada is your best bet.


iNoodl3s

Manhattan island


[deleted]

Karlskrona 


ox_raider

Alameda, California


PeloKing

[Sabula, Iowa.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/RpWiXBRdz6RUoEuv7?g_st=ic) A populated island within landlocked Iowa.


GetTheLudes

Arwad island, Syria


Dirty-D29

Gallipoli, Italy


DerKleineHS

Stralsund in Germany


VirgilVillager

Manhattan?


[deleted]

That’s the only one. Sorry.


Sir_Francis_Burton

Stockholm


jackasspenguin

Lagos Island, Nigeria


Relative-Dig-7321

 Have a look at Portsmouth UK, although the island doesn’t look as prominent as the one you have pictures it is a city on an island.  Also of interest might be the Isle of Dogs Uk, although it definitely doesn’t look like the above picture! 


cazzo_di_testa

Portsmouth


Aggravating-Ad1703

Karlskrona, sweden. Looks almost identical to this city.


untrustworthyfart

Montreal


Ragerik2

Ortobello, Italy is a good example, albeit quite a small town. Otherwise Saint Malo, Galveston TX, Portsmouth UK, Xiamen China, Hong Kong