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  Andros, Bahamas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andros Island is the largest island of the Bahamas at roughly 2300 square miles (6,000 km²) in area and 104 miles (167 km) long and 40 miles (64 km) wide at its widest point.
After the Spanish landed on Andros Island in 1550 in search of slaves they managed to destroy all of the local indigenous Lucayan people on the island with the warring and disease that they brought with them.
Andros is hit by a hurricane average every two and a half years on average.
www.reidsville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Andros,_Bahamas   (512 words)

  
 Andros, Bahamas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The modern name is believed to be in honour of Sir Edmund Andros, Commander of Her Majesty’s Forces in Barbados in 1672 and Governor successively of New York, Massachusetts, and New England.
Andros is also the home of the fabled Chickcharnie, what some believe to be an extinct species of flightless owls.
Andros is hit by a hurricane on average every two and a half years.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Andros,_Bahamas   (559 words)

  
 Andros
Andros is the most northern island of the North Cyclades, second in size after Naxos, it approximately 374 kilometers.
In general the island is mountainous with verdant ravines and valleys and with a plentitude of surface and underground waters springs.
Andros is rich with plants and especially during spring season it is flooded in wild flowers such as lilies, poppies, orchids, iris and harebells.
www.greek-tourism.gr /andros/indexuk.htm   (517 words)

  
 Greekislands.com: Andros Greece, virtual tour of andros island
Andros island is 89 nautical miles from Piraeus and 36 from Rafina.
The Venetians took Andros in 1207 and remained rulers of the island until 1556, when it was conquered by the Turks.
Andros made a major contribution to the uprising of 1821, while many Andriots were members of the so- called "Philiki Etaireia", the secret society for promoting the Revolution.
www.greekislands.com /andros/home.htm   (431 words)

  
 Andros Bahamas
Andros is also the least explored, which means that you'll be sharing space with more terns and whistling tree ducks than humans--and maybe even a chickcharnie or two, those mischievous mythical inhabitants that are exclusive to this island.
Andros is home to the second-largest reef in the Western Hemisphere, popular with divers for its blue holes and some of the deepest cave diving expeditions in the world is located here.
Andros is considered the Bonefishing Capital of the World where anglers from around the world pit there skills against the wily bonefish, and Andros flats are world-renowned for the numbers of bonefish as well as trophy-sized bonefish.
www.bahamasgateway.com /andros.htm   (441 words)

  
 ANDROS - Dilos Holiday World
Andros, the most northerly island in the Cyclades and the second largest in the group, is also among the most beautiful.
Andros has numerous interesting things to see: the church of the Archangel at Messaria, the monasteries of Zoodohos Pigi at Batsi, of St Nicholas at Apikia (which is also the site of the Sariza mineral spring), of Our Lady 'Panahrantou' at Falika and the Apano Kastro.
Andros has good tourist amenities and can easily deal with the steadily increasing numbers of visitors who choose it for its natural beauties, its attractive villages, its historical monuments, its superb beaches and its medicinal springs.
www.dilos.com /location/422   (396 words)

  
 Andros   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andros island is, by far, the largest island in the Bahamas, covering an area of 2300 square miles, nicknamed 'The Big Yard'.
Andros island supplies a large region of the Bahamas with fresh water, that is shipped to the other islands via boat.
Andros Is also the 'Bone fish capital of the world', where many come from far away to Bone fish here.
www.goldenwingscharter.com /Andros/andros.htm   (175 words)

  
 andros, greece, greek islands
Andros is an island that has enough tourism to be quite well organised, but not so much that it has become too commersialised.
The Venetians ruled Andros from the beginning of the 13th century, and by then the island was very rich.
Andros fought hard in the war of Independence that broke out in 1821, and was liberated nine years later.
www.in2greece.com /english/places/summer/islands/andros.htm   (623 words)

  
 PR Profiles | Andros   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andros was born in 1980 (2996AD) on planet KO-35 in the Karova Sector.
It was during this strike that Andros suffered the death of Zhane.
Andros was forced to evacuate via the Megaship, bringing with him the only other survivor of the massacre- Karone.
www.angelfire.com /journal2/force_factor/BMGAndros.html   (342 words)

  
 Andros - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Andros
The principal town, Andros, is situated on the east coast.
Andros colonized several places in Chalcidice, notably Stagira.
The king had given such powers to Sir Edmund Andros that there was now no liberty, nor scarcely any law, in the colonies over which he ruled.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Andros   (182 words)

  
 Governor Andros
Andros was compelled to yield to the commander's bold spirit and his superior military power, and in a towering passion he returned to New York, flinging curses and threats behind him at the people of Connecticut in general, and Captain Bull in particular.
As Andros put forth his hand to take the charter, the candles were all snuffed out and the document was snatched by Captain Wadsworth, whose train-bands were near to protect the Assembly from any violence which the royal soldiers might offer.
Andros was doubtless expected to appear at Hartford at any time to demand the charter, and it was determined to save it if possible.
www.publicbookshelf.com /public_html/Our_Country_Vol_1/governora_ii.html   (1800 words)

  
 Andros : Introduction | Frommers.com
Andros, the largest island in the nation, is mainly uninhabited.
But Andros does attract anglers, mostly because it is known for its world-class fishing for marlin and the bluefin tuna, and its bonefishing is perhaps the best in the world.
In spite of its size, Andros is very thinly populated (its residents number only around 5,000), although the tourist population swells it a bit.
www.frommers.com /destinations/andros/0267010001.html   (683 words)

  
 Andros Greece: A guide for the alternative and ecological tourism on Andros island.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andros Greece is the web site with which we have aspired to present to you the most complete guide to this special Greek island of Andros.
The coastline of Andros is especially reticular and forms in many small and picturesque bays, of wich nearly all have a sandy beach.
Andros is the northernmost and second largest island of the Cyclades.
www.androsgreece.gr   (1131 words)

  
 Andros
Andros, or Andro, an island of the Greek archipelago, the most northerly of the Cyclades, approximately 6 miles south east of Euboea, and about 2 miles north of Tinos.
Though enrolled in the Delian League it remained disaffected towards Athens, and in 477 had to be coerced by the establishment of a cleruchy on the island; nevertheless, in 411 Andros proclaimed its freedom, and in 408 withstood an Athenian attack.
Andros (Chora or Hora), the capital of the island, is on a headland between two beaches.
www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Cities/Andros.html   (565 words)

  
 Writer's Guide to the PR Universe - Andros   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andros had a seat at the banquet table at which most of the major villains were seated; while the villains awaited Dark Specter, Astronema and the cloaked Andros exchanged curious glances; Astronema was fidgeting with her locket at the time.
Andros was walking down a hallway, trying to think of how to ask Ashley on a date, when he stumbled upon Zhane standing very close to Ashley in the workbay, with his hands on her shoulders behind her as he attempted to teach her telekinesis.
Andros approached her, telling her with awe that she was his sister Karone; initially defensive, she was a bit stunned and confused to hear the mention of her original name, but she regained her defenses when he came closer.
www.rovang.org /wg/andros.htm   (12895 words)

  
 Andros Bahamas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andros Island is the largest of all the Islands (104 miles long and 40 miles wide) but has the smallest population for its size.
Andros is the largest of the Bahama islands, dwarfing the more densely populated New Providence in size almost tenfold.
Andros lies in the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of many islet and cays, comprising a North, Middle and South Bight.
thebahamasguide.com /islands/andros   (656 words)

  
 Andros Island - Cyclades - Greece
Andros, the northern most island of Cyclades, second largest island after Andros, resembles a mountain top with lush vegetation and volumes of water.
With population to be distinctly hospitable, relatively empty beaches, peaceful countryside, pure white as well as red tile roof houses and admirable mansions, quite settlements as well as cosmopolitan centres, Andros is a choice for your holidays.
The south part of the island is lush and green while the north part is scorched and barren.
www.thegreektravel.com /andros   (413 words)

  
 Andros Island, Bahamas - Air Charter Bahamas
Andros was once populated by the Lucayan Indians who eventually were replaced by the settling Europeans.
Andros Lighthouse Yacht Club and Marina is prominently marked by its namesake a 107 year old lighthouse now the logo of Andros Island, Bahamas.
Andros was chosen because it is one of the least discovered islands.
www.aircharterbahamas.com /pages/andros.html   (1463 words)

  
 The complete guide to Andros hotels accommodation island hopping hotels and rooms in Greece
Andros is the northernmost island of the Cyclades Islands cluster, the second largest after Naxos and is situated in the heart of the Aegean Sea.
The island of Andros, specifically the main port of Gavrio, is located at a distance of approximately 2 hours by boat from the port of Rafina.
Andros is an island that throbs with amazing natural beauty that is reflected on the revitalizing flora, the natural springs, the amazing beaches and the crystal waters that embellish the gorgeous landscape.
www.travelling.gr /greeksun   (544 words)

  
 Pleasant Dreams Beach House: about Andros island, the Bahamas
A 2,300-square-mile island paradise, Andros is regarded as the bonefishing capital of the world, and a perfect destination for ecotourists, adventurers, and just plain vacationers alike.
Andros is known as an Outer or Family Island which requires some explanation.
There is really no shopping to speak of, sophisticated living, fancy dining, or night life — although there are a few restaurants in the area that serve local Bahamaiian cooking, and there are a few very small local grocery stores within biking distance of our house.
www.pleasantdreamsbeachhouse.com /andros   (350 words)

  
 Greek-islands.net - Greek Islands Net is an excellent entrance to all travel information on this Greek Island.
According to some historians, the capital of Andros was the Phoenician town of Arados which later became Andros.
Andros contributed to this period with its spiritual and material wealth and especially its naval strength.
The Turks seize Andros in 1566 but due to privileges which were in force from the beginning of the occupation, the island remained self-governing.
www.greek-islands.net /andros.html   (306 words)

  
 Andros Greece - a tourist travel guide to the Greek island Andros   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andros is the most northerly of the Cyclades chain and just a short ferry ride from the mainland so it's popular with Greeks, many of who have holiday homes here.
The dovecote towers on Andros are nowhere near as impressive as those on neighbouring Tinos but are very fine nevertheless and doted all over the island.
Wealthy shipowners have lived on Andros for generations and the loot is reflected in some impressive building to be found in Chora.
www.greekisland.co.uk /andros/andros.htm   (3577 words)

  
 Andros Anomaly Discovered
On March 14, 2002 we returned to Andros Island with the sole intention of solving the mystery of Rebikoff's "e." The enigmatic formation, shaped like the cursive letter e, was first reported by Russian oceanographer Demetri Rebikoff in 1969.
Combined with the many unusual circular formations found all along southwestern Andros, Rebikoff's e has long been used as evidence that underwater manmade structures are present in the area.
We began our most recent trip to Andros by obtaining more aerial GPS readings on the location of the e, and then headed south along the coast to obtain more video of the circles.
www.mysterious-america.net /androsanomalydis.html   (2099 words)

  
 andros   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andros Greece is the greenest island of the Cyclades and is only an hour and a half away from the harbor of Piraeus.
The coastline of Andros is especially reticular and forms in many small and picturesque bays, of which nearly all have a sandy beach.
Andros has the higher rainfall of all the Cyclades, but in summer rain is rare.
www.mastiffonline.com /debbie/andros/andros.htm   (415 words)

  
 Bahamas / Andros
argest of the many Islands of The Bahamas (104 x 40 miles), mysterious, mangrove-choked Andros is also the least explored, which means that you'll be sharing space with more terns and whistling tree ducks than humans--and maybe even a chickcharnie or two, those mischievous mythical inhabitants that are exclusive to this island.
Andros even has its own "Loch Ness Monster," a dragon-like sea monster called the Lusca.
Most of the major towns in Andros are scattered along its northeastern coast.
www.geographia.com /bahamas/bsanin01.htm   (262 words)

  
 Dr. Frederick Andros
Frederick Andros was a native of Massachusetts, a graduate from the literary
In 1836, when Dr. Andros had enjoyed practically the entire practice of medicine in Iowa for 3 years, the population [of Iowa] was 10,531.
Andros went with the Indians and remained with them until 1854 when he returned to Garnavillo, Clayton county and resumed practice.
iagenweb.org /boards/clayton/biographies/index.cgi?read=41121   (679 words)

  
 The Ellada Site - Kyklades (Andros)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Andros is the most northern and largest of the Kyklades.
Andros was originally inhabited by Káres followed by the Phoenicians, Egyptians, Cretans, Kares (again), Pelasgians and finally the Ionians.
Palaiopolis was the ancient town of Andros, just underneath the tallest peak, Petalon, built right on the seaside on the Western side of the Island.
www.ellada.com /cyclad02.html   (443 words)

  
 Andros Travel Ιnformation, Andros hotels, Andros tours, accommodation, holidays in Andros, vacation, car rental
The most northerly island in the Cyclades and the second largest in the group after Naxos, the island of Andros is also one of the most beautiful.
Andros is a walker’s paradise, and that is certainly one of its major attractions.
But, however you choose to discover the island, you will find that Andros encompasses an amazing natural beauty of mountains, valleys, flora and springs, great beaches with crystal clear water, and beautiful sights illustrating the depth of its culture and the pride of its people.
www.windmillstravel.com /destination.php?id=3&type=island   (281 words)

  
 Andros holiday villas, villa holiday Andros, villa holiday in Andros from SunIsle Holidays
Andros is the northernmost Cycladic island and second in size after Naxos.
Andros is great location for walking with small tracks, bordered by stone walls dividing fields of goats and sheep.
Andros is a comopolitan island that will suit those seeking culture, countryside or beaches.
www.sunisle.co.uk /destination.asp?destination_cn=15   (673 words)

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