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Place Name
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Nassau County
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Pronunciation
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NA-saw
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Place Status (Type)
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county
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Capital is
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Fernandina Beach
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Population
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43,941 (1990)
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Location
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Florida, United States, North America
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Latitude
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30°36'N
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Longitude
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81°46'W
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Nassau
(NA-saw), county (
725 sq mi/1,878 sq km; 1990 pop.
43,941), extreme NE Fla., on Atlantic Ocean (E) and Ga. (N) state line
(formed here by St. Marys R.);  Fernandina Beach; 30°36'N
81°46'W. Lowland area, with Amelia barrier isl. (E). Agr. (poultry;
dairy prods.; corn), forestry (naval stores, lumber; paper), and
fishing. Formed 1824.
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