Long Island (Antigua and Barbuda)
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Long Island, also known as Jumby Bay, is an island off the northeast coast of Antigua. It is located off the northern tip of the Parham Peninsula, about Script error: No such module "convert". from Dutchman Bay on Antigua. It is the fifth-largest island after Antigua and Barbuda.[1][2]
Flora and fauna
Hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) come from the turquoise sea to nest on the beaches of the island in Pasture Bay.[3][4]
History
The island was first discovered by an Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, in 1493.[5]
In recent years, notable residents who belong to the Jumby Bay Club,[2] include David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, Ken Follett and his wife Barbara Follett, Sir Roland Franklin (Martin E. Franklin's father), and Peter Swann.[2]
Tourism
Island is home to the five-star luxury hotel Jumby Bay Island, managed by Oetker Collection.[6][7]
In popular culture
The island was featured in a 2013 episode of Private Islands and a 2017 episode of Taboo .[8]
Demographics
Long Island has one enumeration district, ED 51305. It is part of the city of Vernons.
| Q48 Ethnic | Counts | % |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasian/White | 2 | 66.67% |
| Don't know/Not stated | 1 | 33.33% |
| Total | 3 | 100.00% |
| Q49 Religion | Counts | % |
|---|---|---|
| None/no religion | 1 | 50.00% |
| Other | 1 | 50.00% |
| Total | 2 | 100.00% |
| Q58. Country of birth | Counts | % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 66.67% |
| Not Stated | 1 | 33.33% |
| Total | 3 | 100.00% |
References
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- ↑ James I. Richardson Reproductive Biology of Hawksbills Nesting in Antigua Marine Turtle Newsletter 63:6-7, 1993
- ↑ Beaches and Bays
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- ↑ Jumby Bay Island US News
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