The mainland of Afro-Eurasia (excluding islands such as the British Isles, Japan, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and the Malay Archipelago) has been referred to as the World Island.
Mandri Afro-Euraasiat (välja arvatud saared nagu Jaapan, Madagaskar, Briti saared ja Malai saarestik) on nimetatud Maailma saareks.