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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The origin of the name ''Ila'' is unknown, but was used since the Libertan discovery of the island, as shown in texts from the eight century documenting the exploration of the island. Some {{W|Historical linguistics|historical linguistic}} evidence points to the word likely originating in the {{W|Classical Latin}} word ''īnsula'', meaning "island". | |||
''Sherbro'' is the name used to denote both the native African people of the island, as well as the island itself. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||