What is another word for Gilbert And Ellice islands?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪlbət and ˈɛlɪs ˈa͡ɪləndz] (IPA) 
Gilbert and Ellice Islands, also known as Kiribati and Tuvalu, were two British colonies in the Pacific Ocean. Nowadays, Kiribati and Tuvalu are two independent nations. The Gilbert Islands are mostly coral atolls, while the Ellice Islands include reef islands and atolls. There are various synonyms that have been used for these islands over the years, including the Central Pacific Colony, Gilbert Islands and Ellice Islands Colony, North Pacific Islands, and Ocean Island. Nowadays, the correct terminology is Kiribati and Tuvalu, which are the respective names of the two independent nations that make up these islands.
