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West End is only 55 nautical miles from the Florida coast, making it a popular first port of call for boaters entering Bahamian waters.

West End
The Bahamas
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West End

The Bahamas

Country
The Bahamas
Population
13.6K
Coordinates
26.69, -78.97
1414th most populous city in the world

West End is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is agreed by most academics and lawmakers that West End is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport is the capital of the island.

From the “Tourism” section

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