Andros Island is:

• The largest island of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
  

• Over 110 miles long and 45 miles wide
  

• 200 miles off the coast of Florida
  

• The fifth largest island in all the Caribbean
  

• Sparsley populated (8,500)
  

• Laced with creeks and dense forested inland areas
  

• Unexplored on the western coast of the island
  

• Home of AUTEC (the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center)
  

• Subtropical  with at least five distinct vegetation zones
  

• Undeveloped, which enhances the environmental uniqueness
  

• Known for its unique and beautiful baskets, carvings, and batik fabrics
  

• Filled with reefs, different species of birds, fish, insects, and  reptiles
  

• Home to many blue holes and intriguing oolitic soils
  

• Directly next to the world's third largest barrier reef
  

HIstory of Andros Island includes:

• Farming and fishing
  

• Arawak Indians and European explorers and settlers
  

• Slaves, pirates, bootleggers and smugglers
  

Today most inhabitants are:

• Extremely friendly and eager to share their lives and views with guests
  

• Fishermen, weavers, or farmers
  

• Living in settlements along the east coast without services such as phone, water, and electricity
  

• English speaking (but speak very rapidly and are sometimes difficult to understand)
  

ANDROS

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