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Great Britain annexes Tonga Island.

Historical image related to Great Britain annexes Tonga Island. from May 19, 1900

Great Britain

Island northwest of continental Europe

Great Britain is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-west coast of continental Europe, consisting of the countries England, Scotland, and Wales. With an area of 209,331 km2 (80,823 sq mi), it is the largest of the British Isles, the largest European island, and…
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Tonga Island

Island in New Zealand

Tonga Island is a small (0.15 km2) island in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, off the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It lies within the Abel Tasman National Park, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off Onetahuti Beach. The island has a flourishing fur seal colony, and…
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May 19

Day of the year

May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 226 days remain until the end of the year.
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