Okinotorishima

Okinotorishima

Okinotori Islands (沖ノ鳥島, Okinotori-shima?) is an atoll, which in English has multiple designations (Okinotori coral reefs, Okinotori Islands). Its original name was Parece Vela Spanish for "looks like a sail" (alluding to the original appearance of the reef). This name has been retained in English as well, especially to designate the geological formations of the islets.

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