| The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000. |
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| Abaco and Cays |
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| Abaco and Cays, island group (c.780 sq mi/2,020 sq km; 1990 pop. 10,003), most N of the Bahamas; 26°28'N 77°05'W. It includes Great Abaco (the largest), Little Abaco, and the surrounding cays. The low isls., composed mainly of coral limestone, have native pine forests. Fishing, citrus, and vegetable production. Great Abaco was settled by Loyalists from N.Y. city in 1783. |
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