ANDROS ISLAND

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The document describes Andros, the largest of the Bahamas Islands, and its unique geography. The island is characterized by swamps, "bights" (wide bends in the coastline), and blue holes (unusually strong currents). The eastern edge of the island is drier and is where most of the 7,500 islanders live. The document also includes maps and diagrams showing the layout and features of the island.

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 land to forty miles; 7,500 islanders live
 along the drier eastern edge. Reefs near the
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