I'll need to cite sources. I'll cite the Steam discussion, the Anno 1404 wiki pages, the AnnoZone.de page, and the Civforum page.

: Loaded with brine deposits, making it excellent for massive salt production. It also features a small central island ideal for a distribution hub. Seed 8882 (Strategic Layout) : Best for fast early-game advancement. Highlights

Contains 35 Brine deposits , the highest reported for a single seed, allowing for massive salt production to support up to 100,000 Nobles.

Before settling your second island, scout the map to locate Al Zahir, Lord Richard Northburgh, and Giacomo Garibaldi. Look for seeds where Garibaldi’s Venetian island is centrally located to minimize the travel time of your trade ships buying custom items.

Before diving into the seed list, it's helpful to understand what experienced players look for in a starting world. The "perfect" island is one that allows for rapid, efficient expansion:

Recommended for players on the History Edition with "Volcano" set to ON. It is designed for maximum island size across the entire map.

Rivers look beautiful but destroy efficiency. Always dedicate your river-heavy islands strictly to production (like Leather Jerkins or Paper Mills) and keep your residential islands completely dry to maintain a tight, continuous housing grid.

While less documented than the giants above, seed 13689 is frequently cited in community discussions as a "pretty good" map. Players who have used it report a well-balanced layout with good distribution of resources and island sizes. It's a solid choice for a standard, no-fuss continuous game.