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George Town is a town located on the island of Great Exuma in the Exuma district of the Bahamas. It had a population of 2,488 based on 2012 estimates. [1] The Government Building is a popular tourist attraction inspired by the architecture of the Government House in Nassau. The deep water of Elizabeth Harbour is a popular spot for sea-faring ...
Exuma is a district of The Bahamas, consisting of over 365 islands and cays. The largest of the islands is Great Exuma, which is 37 mi (60 km) in length and joined to another island, Little Exuma, by a small bridge. The capital and largest town in the district is George Town (population 1,437). [2] It was founded 1793 and located on Great Exuma.
Island Nassau 172,196 238,132 New Providence ... George Town: 1,080 1,038 Exuma and Cays: Alice Town 900 936 Biminis: Sweeting Cay: 400 494 Grand Bahama: Matthew Town ...
Goat Cay, Berry Islands; Goat Cay, Exuma; Gold Cay; Gold Ring Cay; Goole Cay; Gorda Cay (Castaway Cay) Goulding Cay; Grand Bahama; Grand Cay(s) Great Cistern Cay; Great Exuma Island; Great Guana Cay; Great Guano Cay; Great Harbour Cay; Great Inagua Island; Great Isaac Cay; Great Ragged Island; Great Sale Cay; Great Seal Cay; Great Stirrup Cay ...
Stocking Island is lightly inhabited, with a population of only 10. It is located 1 mile (1.6 km) from Government Dock, George Town, across the harbor. The long narrow island protects George Town from ocean waves, creating a natural harbor. There is one high hill, known locally as the Beacon, which is capped with an old, unused gas beacon.
Local government in the Bahamas exists at two levels: 32 districts and 41 towns. The boundaries of districts are defined by the First Schedule of The Bahamas Local Government Act 1996 (as amended by law and declarations of the Minister responsible for Family Island Affairs), [1] [2] defined with reference to parliamentary constituency boundaries.
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The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park's headquarters are on the island of Warderick Wells. [4] The island is a popular spot for cruising sailboats and yachts to stop and spend the night in one of three anchorages. There are several nature trails on the island, including one to Boo Boo Hill that offers views of the island, anchorage and Exuma Sound.