Bequia
Bequia (/ˈbɛkwiː/ BEK-wee or /ˈbɛkweɪ/ BEK-way) is the largest island in the Grenadines at 7 square miles (18 km2). It is part of the country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the nation's capital, Kingstown, on the main island, Saint Vincent. Bequia means "island of the clouds" in the ancient Arawak. The island's name was also 'Becouya' as part of the Grenadines.
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| Location | Caribbean | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 13°00′54″N 61°13′48″W | ||||||||||
| Area | 7 sq mi (18 km2) | ||||||||||
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| Population | about 5,300 | ||||||||||
| Ethnic groups | African, Scottish and Carib | ||||||||||
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Bequia has a history of whaling which was introduced by the Yankee whalers in the 19th century. Its people are only allowed to catch up to four humpback whales per year using traditional hunting methods. The limit is rarely met, with no catch some years.
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