Although Long Island is 80 miles long, it is very narrow -- no more than four miles at its widest point. It is considered by many to be one of the more picturesque islands in The Islands Of The Bahamas.

The island is divided by the Tropic of Cancer and bordered by two very different coasts, one with rocky cliffs and caves that dip suddenly into the sea and the other with broad beaches. The layout of the land has its contrasts as well. Sloping hills are dominant in the northeast, while low hillsides make up the southern portion of the island.

Thought to be one of Columbus' early stops, probably his third, he renamed Long Island "Fernandina" from its original name "Yuma". Soon after, Loyalists came to Fernandina and built cotton-producing plantations. Although the plantations are no more, agriculture is still very much a part of life here. Long Island is famous for its vegetables and cattle and supplies much of the farm goods to the other islands.

Today visitors will find world-class scuba diving, bonefishing and peaceful villages on Long Island. However, most people are drawn here to enjoy lazy days in the sun and quiet surroundings.

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