Abaco Islands facts for kids
 The five administrative districts of the Abacos |
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Archipelago | Bahamas |
| Area | 1,681 km2 (649 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
 Bahamas |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 16,692 |
| Pop. density | 9.9 /km2 (25.6 /sq mi) |
The Abaco Islands are a beautiful group of islands located in the northern part of Bahamas. This chain of islands includes two main islands, Great Abaco and Little Abaco. There are also many smaller islands, often called "cays" (pronounced "keys"). Some of these smaller cays are Wood Cay, Elbow Cay, Lubbers Quarters Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana Cay, Castaway Cay, Man-o-War Cay, Stranger's Cay, Umbrella Cay, Walker's Cay, Little Grand Cay, and Moore's Island.
The Abaco Islands are divided into five special areas called districts. These are North Abaco, Central Abaco, South Abaco, Moore's Island, and Hope Town. Important towns on the islands include Marsh Harbour, Hope Town, Treasure Cay, Coopers Town, and Cornishtown.
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Fun Things to Do in Abaco
The Abaco Islands are famous for their amazing water activities. Many people come here for sailing adventures. It's also a popular place for tourism, with many resorts and beautiful beaches.
Exploring Nature and Parks
The Abacos are home to four national parks. These parks help protect the unique plants and animals of the islands.
- Pelican Cays Land & Sea Park is a protected area both on land and in the sea.
- Abaco Wild Horse Preserve was a special place for wild horses.
- Man-O-War Cay is known for its boat building and quiet charm.
- Great Guana Cay offers beautiful beaches and coral reefs.
Getting Around the Islands
To get to and from the Abaco Islands, people often use airplanes. The main airports serving the islands are Marsh Harbour Airport and Treasure Cay Airport.
Images for kids
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Topographic map of the Abaco Islands
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The red and white striped lighthouse at Hope Town in the Abaco Islands is a noted local landmark.
See also
In Spanish: Islas Ábaco para niños
