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Benbecula

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Benbecula

Island of the Outer Hebrides in Western Isles unitary authority, Scotland, about 25 km/16 mi west of Skye; population (2001) 1,800. It lies between North and South Uist, with causeway links, and covers an area of about 9,200 sq km/3,552 sq mi. An airport is located at Balivanich (or Baile a Mhanaich).

The highest point is Rueval, barely 124 m/406 ft above sea level. Numerous lochan (inland waters) provide freshwater fishing. Crofting (a form of subsistence farming) is the main occupation of the islanders, and a large military base administers a rocket range on South Uist.



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