Pelagian Islands

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Pelagian Islands

(pɛˈleɪdʒɪən)

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(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.

UK 'has moral duty to offer a safe haven'

50- Lot II network drives Egadi CIG 6359375244, 15869925 euros- Lot III network drives island of Ustica CIG 6359463AE0, 15,166,175- Lot IV network drives island of Pantelleria CIG 635956925C, 27,051,360 euros,- Lot V network drives Pelagie Islands CIG 6359661E44, 36,761,025 euros.

Transport of passengers and goods

It's understood the crew found the craft in distress 48kms north of Lampedusa, the largest of the Italian Pelagie Islands.