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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 yam, 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 five small lodges on the island.[1]

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.

History

The island is believed to have been named for the early cultivation of tobacco there.[2]

The earliest known European chart to indicate Tobacco Caye was by the British geographer J. Speer in 1771.[3]

The island was ravaged by Hurricane Mitch in 1998 but has since been rebuilt.

The island also features Tobacco Caye Marine Station,[4] a study-abroad education centre focusing on the marine environment around Tobacco Caye. The station also gives information to tourists, runs night snorkels and educational lectures.

References

External links

• Media related to Tobacco Caye at Wikimedia Commons
• Tobacco Caye travel guide from Wikivoyage

На других языках

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[de] Tobacco Caye

Tobacco Caye ist eine kleine Riffinsel vor der Küste von Belize, etwa 16 km östlich von Dangriga.

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- [en] Tobacco Caye

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[fr] Caye Tobacco

La Caye Tobacco ou (en espagnol : Cayo Tabaco) est une caye inhabitée dans la mer des Caraïbes située à environ 16 km à l'est de Dangriga. Elle appartient administrativement du District de Stann Creek. C'est l'une des 450 îles de la barrière de corail du Belize.

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