Eleuthera facts for kids
New Providence Island and Eleuthera Island from space, April 1997
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| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Archipelago | Bahamas |
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| Population | 11,165 |
Eleuthera (sometimes spelled Eleuthra) is a beautiful island in The Bahamas. It is located about 50 miles (80 km) east of Nassau, the capital city. Eleuthera is famous for being very long and thin. It stretches about 110 miles (180 km) in length, but in some places, it's barely more than 1 mile (1,600 m) wide!
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Discovering Eleuthera
Eleuthera is a special island known for its stunning pink sand beaches and clear blue waters. It's a popular spot for people who love nature and want to relax by the ocean. The island's unique shape makes it stand out among the many islands of The Bahamas.
Geography and Shape
Eleuthera is part of an archipelago (a group of islands) in the Atlantic Ocean. Its long, narrow shape means you are never far from the sea. The island has a varied landscape, from high cliffs to beautiful sandy shores. The shallow seas around the island are a bright light blue, which contrasts with the deep blue of the ocean where the water is much deeper. This creates a beautiful mosaic pattern when viewed from above.
Life on the Island
About 11,165 people lived on Eleuthera in the year 2000. Most of the people living on the island are of West African descent, with smaller populations of European and other backgrounds. The island is divided into three main districts for local government: North Eleuthera, Central Eleuthera, and South Eleuthera. People on Eleuthera enjoy a relaxed island lifestyle, often centered around fishing, farming, and tourism.
Fun Facts About Eleuthera
- The name "Eleuthera" comes from a Greek word meaning "freedom."
- The island is home to many natural wonders, including caves and coral reefs.
- Its unique pink sand beaches get their color from tiny bits of coral and shells.
Images for kids
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NASA satellite image, showing New Providence Island to the west, and east of it, the long, narrow island of Eleuthera running north and south (along with its associated Harbour and other small islands), as seen from space in 1997.
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Gregory Town, Eleuthera in December 2012.
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Eleuthera Island is one of several within the archipelago surrounded by shallow seas, visible here as light blue. Mosaic patterns of sand waves built by sea bottom currents in the shallows stand out in stark contrast to the deep blue of the ocean depths of a thousand feet in the Exuma Sound.
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Beach scene at Current Island, Eleuthera
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See also
- In Spanish: Eleuthera para niños
