Strand facts for kids

The word Strand can mean different things. It often refers to a flat area of land next to a body of water, like a beach. But it can also be part of a street name, a type of swamp, or even a part of your hair! Let's explore the many meanings of "Strand."

What is a Strand?

The most common meaning of "strand" relates to land near water.

Land by Water

• A beach is a sandy or pebbly area next to an ocean, sea, lake, or river. People often go to beaches to swim, play, or relax.
• A shoreline is the edge of a large body of water, like a sea or lake. It's where the land meets the water.
• A strand swamp is a special type of wet, forested area found in Florida, USA. It's like a long, narrow swamp.

Places Named Strand

Many places around the world are called "Strand" or include "Strand" in their name. This often happens because they are near water.

Places in Africa

• Strand, Western Cape is a town by the sea in South Africa. It's known for its beautiful beaches.
• Strand Street is a road in Cape Town, South Africa.

Places in Asia

• There's a park called The Strand alongside the Ganges River in Chandannagar, India.
• Strand Road, Kolkata is another road next to the Ganges River in Kolkata, India.

Places in Australia and New Zealand

• The Strand Arcade is a historic shopping center in Sydney, Australia. It has a beautiful Victorian design.
• The Strand, Townsville is a popular beach area in Townsville, Australia, perfect for walks and swimming.
• The Strand, Auckland is a street in Auckland, New Zealand.
• The Strand Station was an old main railway station in Auckland, New Zealand.

Places in the United Kingdom

• Strand, London is a famous street in Central London, England. It connects the City of London to Westminster.
• New Strand Shopping Centre is a shopping mall in Bootle, Merseyside.
• The Strand is also a recreation area in Gillingham, Kent.

Places in Europe

• Strand (island) was a German island that was split into two by a big flood in 1634.
• Štrand is a popular beach on the Danube River in Novi Sad, Serbia.
• There are several villages and municipalities named Strand in Norway, including Strand, Akershus, Strand, Nordland, and Strand, Norway.
• Strand, Friesland is a small village in the Netherlands.

Places in North America

Canada

• Strand Fiord Pass is a mountain pass on Axel Heiberg Island in Nunavut, Canada.

United States

• Strand, Iowa is a small place in the United States.
• Grand Strand is a long stretch of beaches in North and South Carolina, popular for vacations.
• Silver Strand (San Diego) is a narrow strip of land that connects Coronado Island with Imperial Beach in California.
• Strand National Historic Landmark District is a historic neighborhood in Galveston, Texas.
• The Strand (bicycle path) is a path for walking and biking along the coast of Los Angeles, California.

Strand in Art and Entertainment

The word "Strand" also appears in the names of music, books, and characters.

Music

• The Strand was a British hard rock band.
• Strand is an album by the band The Spinanes.
• "Do the Strand" is a song by the British band Roxy Music.

Periodicals

• The Strand Magazine was a famous British monthly magazine started in the 1890s. It was named after the street in London and published many popular stories, including some of the Sherlock Holmes adventures.

Other Media

• Strand is the name of a 2009 Iranian film.
• The Strand is a daily arts radio program from the BBC World Service.
• Victor Strand is a character in the TV show Fear the Walking Dead.
• T.K Strand is a character in the TV show 9-1-1: Lone Star.

Strand in Biology

In biology, "strand" can refer to parts of living things.

• A coding strand is one of the two long chains that make up a DNA molecule. It carries the genetic information.
• A strand of hair is a single piece of hair.

Businesses and Organizations Named Strand

Many businesses and organizations use "Strand" in their names.

• Strand Bookstore is a very famous independent bookstore in New York City. It's known for its huge collection of new and used books.
• Strand Cinema is an art deco movie theater in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Strand Hotel (also called The Strand) is a historic hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, built in a colonial style.
• Strand Lighting is a company that provides lighting equipment for plays, concerts, and other entertainment events.
• The Strand (Providence theater) is a place in Providence, Rhode Island, where live music and shows are held.

Other Uses of Strand

• Strand (programming language) is a special computer language used for parallel programming, where many tasks run at the same time.
• A strand can also be a part of an electrical cable. Cables are often made of many small strands of wire twisted together.

See also

• Strand Church (disambiguation)
• Strand station (disambiguation)
• Strand Theatre (disambiguation)
• Stranded (disambiguation)
• Strandloper (disambiguation)