Tobacco Caye
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Tobacco Caye is a tiny island in Belize, about 10 miles (16 kilometres) east of Dangriga. It is approximately three acres (1.2 hectares) in area, shaped like an egg, with a north-south dimension of about 240 m (260 yd) and an east-west dimension of 125 metres (137 yards). It has a permanent population of about 20, and sees a regular stream of travelers thanks to the four small lodges on the island.[1][2] The island is believed to have been named for the early cultivation of tobacco there.[3] The earliest known European chart to indicate Tobacco Caye was by the British geographer J. Speer in 1771.[4]
Tobacco Caye lies within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, part of Belize's national system of protected waters, with a range of restrictions on fishing.
The island was ravaged by Hurricane Mitch in 1998, but has since been rebuilt.
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References
- ↑ About.com posting
- ↑ Moon guide article
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