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Espíritu Santoformerly MarinaIsland, northwestern Vanuatu, southwestern South Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu's largest island, Espíritu Santo is about 75 mi (120 km) long and 45 mi (70 km) wide and covers 1,420 sq mi (3,677 sq km). Volcanic in origin, it has a mountain range running along its western coast; Mount Tabwémasana rises to 6,165 ft (1,879 m). It is heavily wooded and has broad, fertile, well-watered valleys. Agriculturally developed, its principal settlement is Luganville (Santo) on the southeastern coast. marina an elaborate docking facility for pleasure boats marina [mə′rē·nə] (civil engineering) A harbor facility for small boats, yachts, and so on, where supplies, repairs, and various services are available. Marina “a piece of virtue.” [Br. Lit.: Pericles] See : Virtuousness How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Additional contributors to the loss of boating access are hefty tax hikes for marinas and boat clubs that are accessed at "highest and best use" rates more suitable for high-density housing, bureaucratic red tape that hinders growth of marinas, and poor civic planning. Each year marinas alone generate about $2 million in federal gas taxes. Their sites provide a strong customer base for thousands of on-site and nearby businesses, including resorts, marinas, outfitters, grocery stores, gas stations and hotels. |
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