Description: New Providence is 35 km long by 11 km wide, but has a population of 170,000. Scrub and pine woods covers most of the poorly soiled interior, while the coastline is dominated by luxurious residential areas, resort apartment/hotel complexes and modern developments.

New Providence. The western half of the island of New Providence is clear, while Nassau is mostly obscured by clouds. Date Taken: 17 November 1990 NASA Photo ID: STS038-77-044

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