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Mahé

British  
/ mɑːˈheɪ /

noun

  1. an island in the Indian Ocean, the chief island of the Seychelles. Capital: Victoria. Pop: 71 900 (2002 est). Area: 147 sq km (57 sq miles)

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A state of emergency has been declared in Seychelles, after a massive explosion at an industrial zone on the main island, Mahé as well as flooding.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

The explosion, which took place on Mahé Island off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, “has caused massive damage” to an industrial area called Providence, the president’s office said in a statement.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Police say the case is related to the discovery of two bodies exhumed from a cemetery on the island of Mahé.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023

In it, Ms. Munyaneza performs alongside the American singer Holland Andrews and the French electronic music composer Alain Mahé.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2017

The anger of Hyder Ali, roused by the capture of Mahé, was increased by imprudent thwarting on the part of the governor of Madras.

From The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)