Spratly Islands
geographical name
Sprat·ly Islands
ˈsprat-lē 
islands in the central South China Sea southeast of Cam Ranh Bay
Note: The Spratly Islands are claimed in part or in their entirety by China, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Brunei, and Malaysia.
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“Spratly Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spratly%20Islands. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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