Long Island

Long Island

Long Island (pronounced /ˈlɔːŋ ˈaɪlənd/) is a densely populated island in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, in the northeastern United States.

Etymology

The name "Long Island" is derived from the island's elongated shape. It was named by the indigenous people who originally inhabited the area, and the name was later adopted by European settlers.

Related Terms

• New York: The state in which Long Island is located.
• Brooklyn: One of the boroughs of New York City, located on the western end of Long Island.
• Queens: Another borough of New York City, also located on Long Island.
• Nassau County: A county on Long Island.
• Suffolk County: Another county on Long Island.
• Hamptons: A group of villages and hamlets in the towns of Southampton and East Hampton, which form the South Fork of Long Island.
• North Shore (Long Island): The area along the northern coast of Long Island.
• South Shore (Long Island): The area along the southern coast of Long Island.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Long Island
• Wikipedia's article - Long Island

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