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Flora and fauna

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s (''Eretmochelys imbricata'') come from

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sea to nest on the beaches of island in Pasture Bay.

History

The island was first discovered by an Italian explorer,

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in 1493. In recent years, notable residents, who belong to the ''Jumby Bay Club'', include

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Tourism

Island is home to five star luxury hotel ''Jumby Bay Island'' managed by Oetker Collection.A private island paradise
Oetker Collection

In popular culture

The island was featured in a 2013 episode of '' Private Islands'' and a 2017 episode of ''

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Demographics

Long Island has one enumeration district, ED 51305. It is part of the city of

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References

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