islands
Example Sentences
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Marine accidents are a regular occurrence in Indonesia -- an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands that relies heavily on boat connections for daily transport and tourism.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
The last visit by a French president to the strategically located islands, some 4,300 kilometres from mainland France, was by Francois Hollande in 2014.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Inter-island ferries are a cheap way to move people and cargo between islands, some of which are inaccessible by air.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
He said it was a fun activity but it was also an important reminder of the fragility of food security in the islands.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
And because of its location, the islands are immensely valuable strategically for any nation that wants to dominate the Asian coast.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
