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Bobel Cay is an island in Honduras, located around 500km off the east coast of the
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n continent.


Location

Bobel Cay is of the most southerly islands under Honduras’ jurisdiction, and the
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is located close to the border of
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and Honduras. In 2007, the
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rules that Bobel Cay and three other islands were within the lawful jurisdiction of Honduras.


References

Caribbean islands of Honduras {{Honduras-geo-stub