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Sandbore Caye

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Sandbore Caye is a small island with an area of 10 acres (4.0 ha) 50 miles (80 km) off the coast of Belize. It is the northernmost as well as easternmost islet of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, and at the same time the easternmost landmass of the state of Belize. It has a lighthouse occupied by a keeper and his family. The census of 2012 numbered 4. 0.66 miles (1.06 km) to the southwest is the larger island, Northern Caye.

Northern Caye is by far the largest island 50 miles (80 km) of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll off the coast of Belize. The former Lighthouse Reef Resort (closed 2005) catered to scuba diving enthusiasts. The caye is noted for its saltwater crocodiles and snowy egrets.

It has an area of 526 hectares. Its population consists of the lighthouse operator and his family.

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Sandbore Caye Wikipedia