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Place Name
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Amelia Island
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Pronunciation
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uh-MEEL-yuh
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Place Status (Type)
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island
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Location
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Nassau County, Florida (FL), United States, North America
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Latitude
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30°40'N
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Longitude
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81°27'W
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Amelia Island
(uh-MEEL-yuh), Nassau co., extreme NE Fla., one
of the Sea Isls. in Atlantic Ocean, separated from the mainland by salt
marshes (bridged by road and RR); extends
13.5 mi/21.7 km S from mouth of St. Marys R.
and is c.2 mi/3.2 km wide; 30°40'N
81°27'W. Fernandina Beach resort, Fort Clinch State Park, and a
lighthouse are located in the N part of isl.
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