Luconia Shoals

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The Luconia Shoals, divided into the North and South Luconia Shoals, and sometimes known as the Luconia Reefs, are one of the largest reef and shoal complexes in the South China Sea. Some geographers classify the shoals as the southernmost part of the Spratly Islands. It is claimed by Malaysia, the People's Republic of China (mainland China), and the Republic of China (Taiwan). The Luconia Shoals and its surrounds are currently administered by Malaysia. The shoals have been gazetted as the country's largest marine national park in 2018, and also host several major Malaysian oil and natural gas exploration projects in the surrounding waters.

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