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Long Island of the Bahamas.
Although Long Island is 80 miles long, it is very narrow -- no more than
four miles at its widest point. It is considered by many to be one of
the more picturesque islands in The Islands Of The Bahamas.
The island is divided by the Tropic of Cancer and bordered by two very
different coasts, one with rocky cliffs and caves that dip suddenly into
the sea and the other with broad beaches. The layout of the land has its
contrasts as well. Sloping hills are dominant in the northeast, while
low hillsides make up the southern portion of the island.
Thought to be one of Columbus' early stops, probably his third, he
renamed Long Island "Fernandina" from its original name "Yuma". Soon
after, Loyalists came to Fernandina and built cotton-producing
plantations. Although the plantations are no more, agriculture is still
very much a part of life here. Long Island is famous for its vegetables
and cattle and supplies much of the farm goods to the other islands.
Today visitors will find world-class scuba diving, bonefishing and
peaceful villages on Long Island. However, most people are drawn here to
enjoy lazy days in the sun and quiet surroundings.
The Islands of the Bahamas.
There are various sized
Bahamas Islands located
in the Bahamas. Click any of the below names to be directed to a
detailed section of the Island.
We hope you find this information useful and hope you choose us for
your one of your next cruises to the Bahamas. Remember that we
specialize in Bahamas Cruises.
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