Pelagian Islands

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Pelagian Islands

(pɛˈleɪdʒɪən)
pl n
(Placename) a group of Italian islands (Lampedusa, Linosa, and Lampione) in the Mediterranean, between Tunisia and Malta. Pop: 6066 (2004 est). Area: about 27 sq km (11 sq miles). Italian name: Isole Pelagie
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Next week will mark the oneyear anniversary since 800 people drowned attempting to reach Lampedusa, the largest of the Italian Pelagie Islands.
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It's understood the crew found the craft in distress 48kms north of Lampedusa, the largest of the Italian Pelagie Islands.
Irish sailors save 12 from sea hell
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