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Clipperton Island

British  
/ ˈklɪpətən /

noun

  1. French name: Île Clipperton.  an uninhabited atoll in the E Pacific SW of Mexico, under French administration. Area: 6 sq km (2.3 sq miles)

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Last week the bantam King gave Clipperton Island finally to France.

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During the 22 years in which His Majesty has been making up his mind, tragedy has stalked Clipperton Island.

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When a boat from Mexico finally put in at Clipperton Island only one man was found alive.

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In the past, a few 23-day expeditions ventured about 1,600 miles to French-owned Clipperton Island.

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Clipperton Island:   This isolated island was named for John   CLIPPERTON, a pirate who made it his hideout early in the 18th   century.

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