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Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Gilbert and Ellice Islands Two groups of coral islands in the w Pacific Ocean, 4000km (2500mi) ne of Australia. In 1915, the islands became a British colony. Separated from the Ellice Islands in 1975, the Gilbert Islands are now part of Kiribati. The Ellice Islands are now called Tuvalu.
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"Gilbert and Ellice Islands." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Gilbert and Ellice Islands." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-GilbertandElliceIslands.html "Gilbert and Ellice Islands." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-GilbertandElliceIslands.html |
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"Gilbert and Ellice Islands." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Gilbert and Ellice Islands." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-GilbertN.html "Gilbert and Ellice Islands." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-GilbertN.html |
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