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  Big Cross Cay | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Caribbean Sea |
| Coordinates | 26°49′21″N77°56′12″W / 26.8225°N 77.9367°W |
| Area | 2.663 km2 (1.028 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 7.548 km (4.6901 mi) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 83 (2020) |
| Pop. density | 31/km2 (80/sq mi) |
Big Cross Cay is an island located in North Abaco, Bahamas. [1]
The island's mean elevation is five meters below the sea level. [2]
57 percent of the island is covered in shrubland. The soil in these places are not fertile. [2]
There are dense forests, open meadows, wetlands, coastal zones and others. [2]
There are no functioning airports on Big Cross Cay, making it only accessible by a boat ride from Treasure Cay. [2]
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