Sentences with phrase «large main island»

Cuba is comprised of the large main island as well as smaller archipelagos off the coast.

Not exact matches

Backup generators roared to life at the island's largest public hospital and at its main international airport, where officials reported no cancellations or delays.

It's the largest island in the Antilles that includes an intricate archipelago that includes the main island (about two - thirds the size of Florida), the Isle of Youth, and about 4,195 keys (cayos) and islets.

«One of the main reasons large scale solar development is initiated is because the utilities issue requests for proposals for projects, and that's exactly what happened on Long Island,» said Chris Wiedemann, director of development for S Power Solar, a West Coast company that had three projects chosen in April by LIPA, one each in Calverton, Southold and Shoreham.

One of the largest quakes to strike Japan occurred in 1944, leading to the loss of more than 1,200 lives on the main and most populated island of Honshu.

«The main issue is that there is only a handful of islands in the Southern Ocean and not all of them are suitable to sustain large breeding colonies» says Robin Cristofari, first author of the study, from the Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien (IPHC / CNRS / University of Strasbourg) and the Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM).

The earth's crust is made up of eight large tectonic plates that have been moving and grinding against each other for millions of years, and the largest — the Pacific Plate — dips under the slab of rock underneath Japan's main island, Honshu.

At 2:46 P.M. Tokyo time one of the largest earthquakes of the past century hit just off the coast of Honshu, the main island of Japan.

Traveling by helicopter from the main American base of McMurdo Station on Ross Island to the Dry Valleys, researchers fly over a portion of the Ross Ice Shelf and then a corner of the mesmerizing white spread of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, which is the largest in the world.

The main predator of green turtle hatchlings on the island is the yellow crab (Johngarthia lagostoma), which is not much larger than the hatchlings themselves.

Puerto Rico is composed of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands and keys, the largest of which are Vieques, Culebra, and Mona.

Puerto Rico is composed of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands, the largest of which are Vieques, Culebra, and Mona.

McLeod, Indian Island's principal, said that although she thinks there may be some cultural clashes and bias at the area high schools, the main problem is that her school's graduates feel overwhelmed when they leave the 114 - student Indian Island School for a larger high school.

Even though it's the second largest of the 8 main islands, it somehow manages to maintain that relaxed sunset feel.

This is Ko Yao Noi's largest village, set on the southwest side of the island not far from Manoh pier, the main departure point for Phuket ferries.

A large Pacific Islands bar with a 70's structural theming, situated right on the beach front, about 100 metres from the resort buildings, south of the main creek (on the way to Nudey Beach).

Inside, the main room's open plan attracts those famous island trade winds, with a little help from large French doors and windows.

Unwind after a day of exploring the island in the main living area that boasts cathedral ceilings, plush seating and large sliding glass panel doors.

Terre - de-Haut is the larger of the two inhabited islands and the main visitor point.

Azores Airlines offers direct flights from Boston — a main stronghold of the Azorean diaspora — that hop to the largest island of São Miguel in four and a half hours.

From the main room, you will reach an impeccably appointed kitchen with a large center island breakfast bar.

 A mangrove swamp is the eye of this white beach island, the largest in Belize, and golf carts are the main form of transportation along the sandy roads.»  It adds that divers  «drool» over the beautiful underwater realms on offer.

Shelley highly recommends starting out at the main tourist center, the «rustic and laidback village of Teluk Nipah on the West coast of the island,» she explains, «where you'll find the largest selection of very budget friendly accommodation.»

Or consider a cruise from Aegina (the main producer of pistachio nuts), to Poros (a lush island with a maze of narrow streets) and on to Hydra (home to a large artist community).

Koh Lon is one of the larger islands found off the coast of Phuket, but is still remarkably quieter and serene than much of the main island — its name literally means «lone island».

Throughout the year visitors are able to take cheap holidays to the Canary Islands with a number of different airlines from the UK, with a large number of departure points including the main London airports, Manchester and Birmingham.

Kauai, Hawaii's fourth largest island, is separated into five main regions: Lihue, the East Side (Coconut Coast), the North Shore, the South Shore and the West Side.

The Island is around 120 kilometres long and 24 kilometres wide and its main claim to fame is that it is the world's largest sand island having an area of 1840 square kilomIsland is around 120 kilometres long and 24 kilometres wide and its main claim to fame is that it is the world's largest sand island having an area of 1840 square kilomisland having an area of 1840 square kilometres.

The capital island of the bunch is also the largest and serves as the main jumping off point for most visitors.

Two large island - fired brick winery buildings are located to the east of the Main Ranch complex.

The large main pool at the center of the resort, which is also the largest pool on the island and quite possibly the largest in the entire country, features a centerpiece waterside, waterfall and dive mount where you can frolic and spend the day having fun.

It's quiet, while being handy for the main attractions of this popular south - coast resort on the largest of the Balearic Islands.

The main advantages to surfing the Gilis are the unique quality of their breaks, the absence of large crowds and an authentic desert island experience in a tropical paradise.

Puerto Ayora, the largest population center and main port of the islands, has a unique charm.

Pantelleria island is around 32 square miles in size making it the fourth largest island in Italy and has a main town which shares its name as well as a few smaller villages.

Captain Cook named Cleveland Bay, Cape Cleveland and Magnetic Island (or Magnetical Isle) as he sailed past in HMS Endeavour, and noted in his log the sightings of «several large smokes upon the main», as well as some people and canoes on one of the Palm Islands.

The South Island, the larger of New Zealand's two main landmasses, is home to the Southern Alps including New Zealand's highest peak, Mount Cook.

There are 18 main islands each having a land area of at least 1 square Kilometer and some much larger.

It is composed of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of the mainland, and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, referred to informally as Zanzibar) and Pemba.

Larger handcrafted sailing canoes, built according to ancient design, have been constructed by volunteers, and are sailed on all of the main Hawaiian Islands.

Krabi Aquamarine Resort & Spa is located 500m from Nopparat Thara Beach, in a tranquil area of Krabi Province.Nopparat Thara is a two - kilometre long strip of sand mostly frequented by local visitors, its northern end offering nice spots of shades under the pine trees and a genuine fishing village with seafood restaurants.To the south, you find Ao Nang Beach, the most popular holiday destination in Krabi, which is located at only a 15 - minute walk from the resort.Ao Nang offers a large choice of dining, shopping and nightlife, and is also the main departure point to the off - coast Krabi Islands (Krabi counts some 154 islands and iIslands (Krabi counts some 154 islands and iislands and islets).

This was the main settlement on the island and is where the larger Boonsiri Catamaran ferry fishing boats and larger supply ships dock.

BB Divers, a large company with their main offices on Koh Chang and Koh Kood plus Paradise Divers and Koh Mak Divers both of which have been running dive centres on the island for several years.

Stewart Island - Stewart, or Ba Wei, Island lies north west of Cavern Island in the Mergui Archipelago and its main feature from a diving point of view is a smaller islet at its southern end with a spectacular large hole in it that makes for great photo opportunities, even above the water.

The BEQA LAGOON is one of the world's largest BARRIER REEFS... it is surrounded by over 190 miles of spectacular coral... it is world renowned for its spectacular SOFT CORAL and abundant marine life... it has FIJI»S largest variety of diving in one centralized area... it is easily accessible directly from the airport on VITI LEVU (main island)... it is also called «THE MECCA OF PACIFIC DIVING»... is the home of Fiji's world famous FIJI SHARK DIVES!

Patong is the main tourist and entertainment district on the island of Phuket, with a large number of pubs, bars, and restaurants catering to every nationality.

Koh Mook is a large and beautiful island of Thailand, Morakot Cave is the main reason for its popularity.

The large, main beach of Stalis is less crowded than the more famous beaches on the island - but boasts great facilities.

The main passenger airport in the Cayman Islands, Owen Roberts International Airport, is located on the largest of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman.

Considering that Belize's main attractions are its lovely nature and beautiful offshore islands, it makes sense that visitors aren't overly interested in the country's largest urban area.