Saline Island

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Saline Island
Nickname: Land of reefs
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Saline Island
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Saline Island
Geography
Location Caribbean
Coordinates 12°25′50″N61°28′20″W / 12.43056°N 61.47222°W / 12.43056; -61.47222
Archipelago Grenadines
Area0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
Administration
Prime Minister of GrenadaDr. Keith Mitchell
Demographics
Population1
Pop. density0/sq mi (0/km2)


Saline Island is a small, 64 acre islet between Grenada and Carriacou (Grenadines). [1] It is located next to Frigate Island. There is a single watchman living in a 2 bedroom house. The island contains a large salt pond and has a wildlife population consisting of wild goats, sea turtles, and birds. [2] The remains of an ancient lime kiln are also on the island. [3]

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References

  1. Holledge, Richard (2015-06-11). "Why Settle for Just a Beachfront Lot?". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  2. Todorović, Davor (2022-06-14). "Saline Island". Tropical Islands. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  3. "Grenada Carriacou and the Grenadines. - Ruins on Saline Island". Grenada Carriacou and the Grenadines. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2024-02-03.