Sulu Archipelago

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noun

an island group in the SW Philippines, separating the Sulawesi Sea from the Sulu Sea. 1,086 sq. mi. (2,813 sq. km). Capital: Jolo.

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Words nearby Sulu Archipelago

sultana, sultanate, sultaness, sultry, Sulu, Sulu Archipelago, Sulu Sea, Sulzberger, sum, sumac, sumach

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How to use Sulu Archipelago in a sentence

An atoll in the Sulu Archipelago that had been 270 overlooked—that was really the incredible part of it.
The Pagan Madonna|Harold MacGrath
Since that date the islands forming this group have not been recognized politically as a part of the Sulu Archipelago.
The History of Sulu|Najeeb M. Saleeby
At present Chinese merchants have complete control of the trade of the Sulu Archipelago.
The History of Sulu|Najeeb M. Saleeby
I have already mentioned that they were supposed to have been the original inhabitants of the Sulu Archipelago.
The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes|Toms de Comyn

The group of islands forming the Sulu Archipelago is the southern islands of the Philippines.
A Soldier in the Philippines|Needom N. Freeman

British Dictionary definitions for Sulu Archipelago

Sulu Archipelago

/ (ˈsuːluː) /

noun

a chain of over 500 islands in the SW Philippines, separating the Sulu Sea from the Celebes Sea: formerly a sultanate, ceded to the Philippines in 1940. Capital: Jolo. Pop: 619 668 (2000). Area: 2686 sq km (1037 sq miles)

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