UN Officially Adopts Aboriginal Name for World’s Largest Sand Island

UNESCO will recognise the name ‘K’gari' for Fraser Island.

People walk on a beach on Fraser Island or K'gari, the world's largest sand island, on Oct. 22, 2018. Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images

The United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has officially adopted the Indigenous name “K'gari” for what was formerly known as Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island.

Labor’s Environment Minister Murray Watt announced UNESCO’s decision on July 15.