Island outside of Africa belongong to British Commonwealth. |
Island off the west coast of Africa belonging to the United Kingdom. |
Historically it has been under British ruling. Has probably acted as a strategic Island for ships on their way to the [Indian ocean]? before the [Suez canal]? was built. |
Acted as a strategic island for ships on their way to the Indian Ocean before the Suez Canal was built. |
Acted as a strategic island for ships on their way to the Indian Ocean before the Suez Canal was built.
From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Not Wikified.