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Mona Passage (mō`nä, –nə), strait, c.80 mi (130 km) wide, between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Connecting the N Atlantic Ocean with the Caribbean Sea, it is a favored shipping lane, but its waters are treacherous for small craft. At the southern end, midway in the strait, is Mona Island, c.20 sq mi (50 sq km), part of Puerto Rico. It was visited by Columbus in 1493, and in 1508 Ponce de León stopped there. In 1511 the island was ceded to Columbus's younger brother Bartolomé, but it soon became a haven for pirates. Uninhabited, it is a nature reserve, with cliff walls as high as 200 ft (60 m) and caves. A lighthouse is on the north side. Mona Passage a strait between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, linking the Atlantic with the Caribbean 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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2-mile-deep Puerto Rico Trench (the deepest location in the Atlantic Ocean) within the Mona Passage north of Puerto Rico in 1918. 2-mile-deep Puerto Rico Trench (the deepest location in the Atlantic Ocean) within the Mona Passage north of Puerto Rico in 1918. |
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