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Horsburgh Island

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Horsburgh Island (Cocos Islands Malay: Pulu Luar, lit. 'Outer Island') is an uninhabited islet in the South Keeling Islands atoll of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia. The island spans 1.061 km2 (0.410 sq mi), and is part of a marine protected area. It features a lagoon, coral reefs, and supports various seabird populations. The islands played a role in the Second World War.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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