"Spratlys" meaning in English

See Spratlys in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Spratlys
  1. The Spratly Islands Wikipedia link: Spratlys Categories (place): Islands

Alternative forms

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