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archipelago

[ahr-kuh-pel-uh-goh] / ˌɑr kəˈpɛl əˌgoʊ /


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In 2019, the International Court of Justice recommended that Britain hand the archipelago to Mauritius.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

In February, UK health officials warned Britons over travel to the West African archipelago following reports of stomach bugs.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Japan has installed missiles, radar, garrisons and electronic-warfare systems on the islands to protect the archipelago amid intensifying Chinese military activity in the East China Sea and—potentially—to play a role in any defense of Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Heavy rains continued to fall on the archipelago in the early hours of Saturday morning.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“Hmm...The archipelago makes me think of travel. Perhaps you’ll be seeing the world soon. And the heart with little cracks in it...Perhaps you feel you’re giving away pieces of your heart?”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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