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Hayling Island

Hayling Island is an island on the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire.

It is shaped like an inverted T, about 4 miles long and 4 miles wide. It is very flat, and often threatened with flooding from the sea. A single bridge connects its northern end to the mainland of Great Britain. A small passenger ferry connects it to the neighbouring island of Portsea[?] where the city of Portsmouth is located. It is a well known holiday, windsurfing[?] and sailing centre.

Facts

Lat:050 47N
Lon:000 58W
Population: 18,000
Area: 30 km² (11.6 square miles)

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