island
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The negotiations for redevelopment of the uninhabited island of Sazan -- once a secret communist military base and currently held by Albania's defence department -- are still ongoing.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
German investigators trying to establish who sabotaged Nord Stream discovered the Andromeda in dry dock on the island of Rügen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
He says when he took his trip to the island "everything clicked".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
On July 4, Leo is scheduled to visit another port of call for migrants entering Europe, the Italian island of Lampedusa, solidifying the plight of migrants as a hallmark of his papacy.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
“Your heroes can stay alone on their island, and the tourists can find somewhere else to explore.”
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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