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Spratly Islands
Archipelago
The Spratly Islands are a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea. Composed of islands, islets, cays, and more than 100 reefs, sometimes grouped in submerged old atolls, the archipelago lies off the coasts of the Philippines, Malaysia, and... Wikipedia
Major islands: Itu Aba Island; Thitu Island; West York Island; Spratly Island; Northeast Cay; Southwest Cay; Sin Cowe Island;
Total islands: 18 islands and cays
Area: 200 ha (490 acres)
Coordinates: 10°N 114°E / 10°N 114°E
Location: South China Sea
Coastline: 926 km (575.4 mi)
District: Trường Sa, Khánh Hòa
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The Spratly Islands lie in the South China Sea, occupying a 150000 square mile area between Malaysia and Brunei to the south, Vietnam to the west, ...
China has 20 outposts in the Paracel Islands and 7 in the Spratlys. It also controls Scarborough Shoal, which it seized in 2012, via a constant coast guard ...
Dec 19, 2023 · The Spratly Islands consist of more than 100 small islands or reefs surrounded by rich fishing grounds - and potentially by gas and oil deposits ...