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New Providence

American  

noun

  1. an island in the N Bahamas. 58 sq. mi. (150 sq. km).

  2. a borough in NE New Jersey.

New Providence British  

noun

  1. an island in the Atlantic, in the Bahamas. Chief town: Nassau. Pop: 210 832 (2000). Area: 150 sq km (58 sq miles)

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Albany is located on the opposite side of New Providence, the most populated island in the Bahamas and the location of Nassau.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2023

Mr. Bankman-Fried was denied bail in the Bahamas after he was arrested last week at his luxury apartment complex on the island of New Providence.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2022

Other high-end real estate purchases include three condominiums at One Cable Beach, a beachfront residence in New Providence.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2022

Kamon bought a $2.4-million mansion in New Providence, Bahamas, in October and had told Rokita that the island nation would grant him residence after such a purchase.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022

It is somewhat singular that an island like New Providence, which is practically without soil, should be so remarkably productive in its vegetation.

From Due South or Cuba Past and Present by Ballou, Maturin Murray

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