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District of Long Island
Long Island in Bahamas (zoom).svg
Country  Bahamas
Island Long Island
Established 1996
Government
 • Type District Council
Area
 • Total 596 km2 (230 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 3,094
 • Density 5.191/km2 (13.445/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 242

Long Island is an island in the Bahamas. Its capital is Clarence Town. Long Island is one of the Districts of the Bahamas. It is known as the most scenic island in the Bahamas. The population is about 3,000 people.

Long Island is about 130 kilometers long and 6 km wide at its widest point. Long Island is about 265 km southeast of the Bahamian capital of Nassau.

Images for kids

  • Bf-map

    Map of Bahamas

  • WindwardShoreLongIsland

    Windward shore of Long Island, The Bahamas.

  • LongIslandRoadBahamas

    Road on Long Island, The Bahamas.

  • LeeShoreBeachLongIsland

    Lee shore beach on Long Island, The Bahamas.

  • EolianiteLongIsland

    Holocene eolianite on Long Island, The Bahamas.

  • ColumbusMonumentLongIslandBahamas

    Columbus Monument on Long Island, The Bahamas.

  • Dean Blue Hole Long Island Bahamas 20110210

    The Dean's Blue Hole.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Isla Larga (Bahamas) para niños

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