Beata Island

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Beata's shore
Beata Island is located in the Dominican Republic
Beata Island
Beata Island (Dominican Republic)
Geography
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Country
Dominican Republic
Province Pedernales Province
Demographics
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Density 0 /km2 (0 /sq mi)

Beata Island (Spanish: Isla Beata) is a small island on the Caribbean Sea, located 7 km (4 mi) southwest from Cape Beata. Some 12 km (7 mi) SW of it lies the smaller Alto Velo Island. It is part of the Dominican Republic and is roughly triangle-shaped and fairly flat, with an approximate area of 27 km2 (10 sq mi).

History

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Geography

The landscape is somewhat varied, with mangrove swamps on parts of the North shore, sandy coves and beaches on the West coast. Most of the interior of the island is covered by various subtypes of xeric semi-deciduous limestone forests. Geologically, the island is basically made out of limestone, the erosion of which causes very jagged surfaces on exposed rocks (called diente de perro or dogtooth), and several sinkholes and cenotes. Beata Island is currently unhabitated, save for short stays by fishermen from the mainland.

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