archipelago
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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
The Maldives opposes Mauritian control of the Chagos Islands and argues it has historical claims to the archipelago dating back centuries.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Aquaventure Waterpark at the high-end Atlantis hotel on Dubai’s Palm, a man-made archipelago, offered complimentary tickets to residents and visitors while other hotels promoted lavish staycation packages with dining and spa options.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
On the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai's luxury man-made archipelago, the five-star Fairmont The Palm hotel was struck by a large explosion.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
That is true, for instance, of the Societies, Samoa, the Marquesas, and especially Hawaii, the Polynesian archipelago with the highest mountains.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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