Long Island

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Long on beauty, in fact 80 miles of uninterrupted coastline, yet, only four miles wide; its a no brainer how Long Island got its name.

Long Island has a few distinctions. It is named: the most scenic island in The Bahamas. Cape Santa Maria Beach is listed among the most beautiful beaches in the world. Dean's Blue Hole, located outside of the settlement of Stella Maris plunging over 660 feet, is the world's deepest Blue Hole. Definitely an island to visit with its distinctive landscapes, consisting of rugged hills, crashing waves along the Atlantic east coast, and contrasting tranquil waters on the west coast.

This island was originally called Yuma by the Arawak Indians, and Fernandina by Columbus. Later, many Loyalist families settled on Long Island, establishing cotton plantations and raising cattle and sheep. Today, Long Island thrives enjoying a diverse economy depending on Tourism, Farming, and some agriculture. Fishing however dominates the economy.

Population: 4,000

Key Settlements

Clarence Town

Clarence Town is the capital of Long Island, home to approximately 350 people. It has a marina, two restaurants as well as the government dock where the mail boat docks on a weekly basis. It also has a small grocery store, gas station and a small pub as well as a police station, post office and community centre. There are two churches in Clarence Town which are similar in appearance with their twin towers.

Deadman's Cay

Mangrove's Bush (home to boat building),

Hamilton's (famous for its cave tours),

Buckley's (home of the N.G.M.Major High School) and the Long Island Library & Museum,

Scrub Hill

Simms,

Salt Pond(Home of The Annual Long Island Regatta)

Stella Maris