Eleuthera Island
Map showing showing the main island of Eleuthera and its associated smaller islands (Russel, Royal, Harbour, and Windermere Islands and associated Cays), other geographical features, and concentrations of population. By Joachim Greiner, 2009.
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| Geography | |
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| Coordinates | Coordinates: 25°06′N 76°08′W / 25.100°N 76.133°W |
| Archipelago | Bahamas |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Caribbean |
| Major islands | Eleuthera and Harbour Island |
| Area | 457.4 km2 (176.6 sq mi) |
| Length | 180 km (112 mi) |
| Width | 1.6 km (0.99 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Districts | North Eleuthera, Central Eleuthera, South Eleuthera |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 11,000 (2017) |
| Ethnic groups | 85% black (esp. West African), 12% European, 3% other |
Eleuthera /iˈluːθərə/ refers both to a single island in the archipelagic state of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas and to its associated group of smaller islands. Eleuthera forms a part of the Great Bahama Bank. The island of Eleuthera incorporates the smaller Harbour Island. "Eleuthera" derives from the feminine Greek adjective (eleutheros), meaning "free". Known in the 17th century as Cigateo, it lies 80 km (50 miles) east of Nassau. It is long and thin—180 km (110 miles) long and in places little more than 1.6 km (1.0 mile) wide. Its eastern side faces the Atlantic Ocean, and its western side faces the Great Bahama Bank. The topography of the island varies from wide rolling pink sand beaches to large outcrops of ancient coral reefs, and its population is approximately 11,000. The principle economy of the island is tourism.
The name Eleuthera refers both to the single Bahamian island and is also used to refer to its associated chain of small islands, which include Harbour Island, Windermere Island, Man Island and Current Island. Eleuthera forms part of the Great Bahama Bank on its western edge and its eastern coastline faces the Atlantic Ocean. The main island lies 80 km (50 miles) east of Nassau. It is a long and thin island; 180 km (110 miles) long and little more than 1.6 km (1.0 mile) wide at its narrowest. The island has an estimated area of 457.4 square-kilometers, and presents 336 km (210 miles) of coastline.
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