islands

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Britain kept control of the Chagos Islands after Mauritius gained independence in the 1960s.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Many of the vessels that cross the strait fly common shipping flags such as those of Panama, the Marshall Islands, and Malta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The Canary Islands are a popular holiday destination for Brits - around 3.83m visited in 2025, with around 70,000 heading to La Gomera, according to the Canary Islands Tourism Observatory.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The sea lion breeding and pupping season is fast approaching at main rookeries such as the Channel Islands, according to Giancarlo Rulli, associate director of public relations for the Marine Mammal Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Admiral Nimitz and the Navy were getting ready for the first attack on the Gilbert Islands, about 2,000 miles northeast of the Solomons.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac