Paracel Islands
geographical name
Pa·ra·cel Islands
ˌper-ə-ˈsel 
disputed group of small uninhabited islands in the South China Sea about 220 miles (354 kilometers) southeast of Hainan Island, China, that are claimed by China, Vietnam, and Taiwan
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“Paracel Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paracel%20Islands. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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