Crooked Island (other)
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There are at least two Crooked Islands: *Crooked Island, Hong Kong, also called "Kat O" *Crooked Island, Bahamas * Crooked Island (Michigan) in Lake Huron Lake Huron ( ) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Hydrology, Hydrologically, it comprises the easterly portion of Lake Michigan–Huron, having the same surface elevation as Lake Michigan, to which it is connected by the , Strait ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kat O
Kat O () also named Crooked Island, is an island in Northeast Hong Kong. Administration Administratively, Kat O is part of North District. It is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. Geography Kat O is located in the west of Mirs Bay.Hong Kong GeoparkKat O Nature Trail/ref> With an area of 2.35 km², it is the largest island in North District, the second largest being Wong Wan Chau (Double Island). Neighbouring islands include: Ap Chau, Ngo Mei Chau (Crescent Island), and Pak Sha Chau (Round Island). The village of Tung O () is located on its northwest coast. Its highest point is Kai Kung Leng (), which is 122 m above sea level. O Pui Tong () is a bay surrounded by the crook-shaped Crooked Island and Yeung Chau. O Pui Tong, together with the northwestern waters of Kat O, are two of the 26 designated marine fish culture zones in Hong Kong. History Kat O was once a major fishing market in Hong Kong,Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Buil ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Crooked Island, Bahamas
Crooked Island is an island and Districts of the Bahamas, district, part of a group of The Bahamas, Bahamian islands defining a large, shallow lagoon called the Bight of Acklins, of which the largest are Crooked Island in the north and Acklins in the south-east, and the smaller are Long Cay (once known as Fortune Island) in the north-west, and Castle Island, Bahamas, Castle Island in the south. History The islands were settled by American Loyalist (American Revolution), Loyalists in the late 1780s who set cotton plantations using over 1,000 slavery, slaves. After the Abolitionism in the United Kingdom, abolition of slavery in the British Empire these became uneconomical, and the replacement income from sea sponge, sponge diving has now dwindled as well. The inhabitants now live by fishing and small-scale farming. It is believed that the first Post Office in the Bahamas was at Pitts Town on Crooked Island. Population The main town in the group is Colonel Hill (pop. 51) on Croo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Crooked Island (Michigan)
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There are at least two Crooked Islands: *Crooked Island, Hong Kong, also called "Kat O" *Crooked Island, Bahamas * Crooked Island (Michigan) in Lake Huron Lake Huron ( ) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Hydrology, Hydrologically, it comprises the easterly portion of Lake Michigan–Huron, having the same surface elevation as Lake Michigan, to which it is connected by the , Strait ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |