gilbert and ellice islands

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Noun gilbert and ellice islands has 1 sense

Gilbert and Ellice Islands - a former British possession in Micronesia
--₁ is a kind of possession
--₁ is a part of Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia, TT

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Gilbert and Ellice Islands

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The Gilbert and Ellice Islands, also known as the Gilbert Islands and the Ellice Islands, were a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The islands were once a British colony but have since become two separate nations - Kiribati and Tuvalu.

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The Gilbert and Ellice Islands were under British administration until they gained independence.
Kiribati comprises the Gilbert Islands, while Tuvalu consists of the former Ellice Islands.
During World War II, the Gilbert and Ellice Islands saw significant military activity.
The unique culture of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands is still celebrated today.

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