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Islands

British  
/ ˈaɪləndz /

plural noun

  1. the islands of the South Pacific

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A vessel carrying food to the Svalbard in January had to stop en route due to technical issues, leaving the islands without food deliveries for days.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chemerilo said Russia earned its right to be on Svalbard through its contribution to the islands’ exploration.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Galapagos Islands, a World Heritage Site, are situated some 1,000 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador.

From Barron's

There are 13 living species of Galapagos tortoises on other islands in the archipelago, according to National Geographic.

From Barron's

A judge has issued an order to temporarily block the deportation of four Chagossians who travelled to the Chagos Islands to protest against a deal to hand over the territory to Mauritius.

From BBC

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