Sable Island

geographical name

sand island of Nova Scotia, Canada, in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Cape Canso; 20 miles (32 kilometers) long

Note: Sable Island has been the site of many shipwrecks and in 2013 was designated Sable Island National Park Reserve for the protection of its dunes, wild horses, and bird colonies.

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“Sable Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sable%20Island. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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