Heard and McDonald Islands

British

/ məkˈdɒnəld, hɜːd /

plural noun

a group of islands in the S Indian Ocean: an external territory of Australia from 1947. Area: 412 sq km (159 sq miles)

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The H5N1 strain of bird flu was detected on the remote Australian territories of Heard and McDonald Islands in October last year - located in the southern Indian Ocean.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

It's hard to get a clear picture of the trade relationship between the Heard and McDonald Islands and the US.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025

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