York Island (Antigua and Barbuda)

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York Island is an island in the Caribbean Sea that belongs to Antigua and Barbuda. It is located east of the main island of Antigua. [1]

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Antigua and Barbuda Country in the Caribbean

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References

  1. "Google Maps". 29 October 2010.

Coordinates: 17°03′12″N61°40′10″W / 17.0533°N 61.6695°W / 17.0533; -61.6695

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