Life on the world's most crowded island: Tiny Caribbean islet is size of two football pitches but home to 1,200 people

A tiny Caribbean island - the size of just two football pitches - could possibly be one of the most overpopulated parts of the world.

Santa Cruz del Islote is home to around 1,200 people with eighteen families living in 97 houses.

The island off Colombia has a school and even a restaurant that also acts as a port and while there is not much for locals to do there - they travel to nearby islands for work.

But as these incredible images show what the island is lacking in size, it makes up in community spirit...

Many people living on Santa Cruz del Islote rely on solar panels to get electricity to their homes

More than half the population of Santa Cruz del Islote - around 65% - is made up of young people.

Children living on the tiny Caribbean island enjoy playing in the sea and organising swimming competitions.

The island is located across from the Gulf of Morrosquillo in the department of Bolivar in Colombia.

While the area is vibrant, it is poor. There is no clean drinking water and pollution and rubbish is also a problem.

Children play together and learn to fish while they are very young.

Although there is an active street life there has been no reports of violence or armed conflict.

Lucero works as a stylist on the island and often braids the girls' hair and helps with haircuts in her free time.

The Virgen del Carmen is the island's patron saint and locals parade around asking for a better future.

When there's a party on the island it can often last three days - as long as there is beer and rum.

Teenagers with tattoos and dreadlocks enjoy listening to Spanish rap music with their friends.

The island is made up of colourful buildings and narrow streets but it has a problem with sewage.

Despite the heat, children play football in the street - while others try and find some shade to play a game of cards.

A doctor comes out to visit the vibrant and colourful area's residents for a couple of days a week.

A lot of the younger children have plans to move off the island to build a life on the mainland, as they become more aware of the world.