Paracel Islands

geographical name

Pa·​ra·​cel Islands ˌper-ə-ˈsel How to pronounce Paracel Islands (audio)
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 22 Dec. 2024.

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