Nonsuch Bay, Antigua and Barbuda

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Nonsuch Bay is the northern of two large indentations in the eastern coast of Antigua. It lies to the north of the other indentation, Willoughby Bay. Nonsuch Bay lies immediately to the south of Indian Town Point. Green Island lies close to the mouth of the bay.

Antigua island in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua, also known as Waladli or Wadadli by the native population, is an island in the West Indies. It is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations on 1 November 1981.

Willoughby Bay is a large bay on the southeastern coast of Antigua island, in Antigua and Barbuda.

Indian Town Point

Indian Town Point is a prominent headland on the eastern coast of Antigua. It lies between the town of Willkie's and Nonsuch Bay at 17°6′N61°40′W.

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References

  1. "NGA GEOnet Names Server". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. 2008-07-07. Archived from the original on 2003-10-08. Retrieved 2008-07-22.

Coordinates: 17°03′N61°42′W / 17.050°N 61.700°W / 17.050; -61.700

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