Solve these clues to fill the grid.
- A republic in the West Indies on the western part of the island of Hispaniola
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- A state in the United States in the central Pacific on the ___ Islands
- 4 Across
- A country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean
- 5 Across
- An independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the ___ Islands
- 6 Across
- Country south of the USA known for tacos
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- A group of volcanic islands in the South Pacific midway between Hawaii and Australia
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- A parliamentary democracy on the island of ___
- 11 Across
- A kingdom in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population
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- An island in the south Pacific
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- European country known for flamenco and paella
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- A group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast
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- Boot-shaped country in Europe famous for pasta
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- A country on the island of ___
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