the Scilly Isles
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/ðə ˈsɪli aɪlz/
(also the Scillies
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, the Isles of Scilly /ði ˌaɪlz əv ˈsɪli/
/ði ˌaɪlz əv ˈsɪli/
)- a group of about 140 small islands about 28 miles off the south-west coast of England. Five of the larger islands have people living on them, and the capital is Hugh Town on the island of St Mary's. The Scillies have a mild climate and are popular for holidays.