Nantucket Island is also called Nantucket, an Atlantic island. It is 48 kilometers (30 miles) south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It is about 24 km (15 li) long and 4.8~9.6 km (3~6 li) wide. It is formed due to glaciation.
- Chinese name
- Nantucket Island
- geographical position
- 48km (30 miles) south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- Also translated
- Nantucket
- long
- About 24km
There are broad beaches, wide harbors and mild climate. In the early days, there were fisheries, boat manufacturing and trade. In the 18th century, there was a whaling industry, which reached its peak on the eve of the War of Independence. It was the base for more than 125 whaling ships. War of 1812 After the economic recession, it was quickly replaced by other ports. In the near future, improve the transportation conditions to develop summer tourism. Tourism is now the pillar of the economy. Tourist attractions include colonial buildings, captain's houses and cobblestone roads, museums, galleries and yacht facilities. Population 6012 (1990). 
