Georgia has 8 clusters of barrier islands.
Along the coast. There are many along the Gulf Coast, such as Padre Island in Texas. There are barrier islands in Mississippi, also off the coast of Virginia, North Carolina, New York and many other coastal areas. See link for more info about barrier islands.
Padre Island is the largest of the Texas barrier islands as well as the world's longest barrier island.
They are called barrier islands and include Padre, South Padre, Galveston and others.
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There are around 9 barrier islands and 1 system of barrier islands. Go to the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Barrier_islands_of_North_Carolina
One fact is there is many long barrier islands across the gulf.It has the most vegetation of TexasIt has four national forests.
Georgia has 14 barrier islands along its coast. These islands serve as a natural buffer against storms and provide habitats for a wide variety of wildlife.
The purpose of the barrier islands to Georgia's mainland is the barrier islands protect the mainland from wearing away from the ocean over time.
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Georgia's barrier islands are constructive. They are small islands off the coast of Georgia that are very beautiful.