Long Island (Southland) facts for kids
 Long Island
Location in New Zealand
Location in New Zealand
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Fiordland |
| Coordinates | 45°46′S 166°42′E / 45.767°S 166.700°E |
| Area | 18.99 km2 (7.33 sq mi) |
| Length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Width | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Long Island is a special island located in Fiordland, a beautiful area in the southwest of New Zealand's South Island. It sits inside a large water body called Dusky Sound. This island is known for its unique shape and its importance for nature.
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Long Island: A Special Place in New Zealand
Where is Long Island?
Long Island is found in the amazing Fiordland region of New Zealand. It is part of the Fiordland National Park, which is a huge protected area. The island is located within Dusky Sound. This is a large, deep inlet of the sea.
The island lies to the southeast of another island called Resolution Island. Long Island is separated from Resolution Island and the mainland by a narrow waterway called Bowen Channel. To the south, Cook Channel separates it from the rest of the South Island mainland.
Size and Shape
Long Island is quite large, covering almost 19 square kilometers (about 7.3 square miles). However, it has a very distinct shape. It is very long and narrow. The island stretches for about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) in length. But it is only about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) wide at its widest point.
Protecting Nature: No Possums!
Long Island is an important part of Fiordland National Park. It is the fourth-largest island within this park. What makes it very special for nature is that there are no possums living on the island. Possums are animals that were brought to New Zealand and can harm native plants and birds.
Keeping Long Island free of possums helps protect the unique plants and animals that live there. This makes it a safe haven for New Zealand's native wildlife.
