In The northeastern part of united states, on the southern coast of new york state, lies the long island, the largest island in the contiguous united states of America. Covering roughly 1,401 square miles (3,630 km),square kilometers in total surface area, long island is the 11th largest island in the US by area, and the largest in the contiguous united states. Long Island, stretches for a maximum length of approximately 118 miles (190 kilometers) from its westernmost point in Brooklyn to its easternmost point known as the Montauk Point situated in Suffolk county . The island's width varies, from 12 to 23 miles (19 to 37 kilometers) wide.
Long island comprises of four counties: Queens and Kings (Brooklyn) counties in the western portion of the island, east of them are Nassau and Suffolk counties. These counties are divided into two distinct sections: the New York City boroughs and the suburban counties. Brooklyn and Queens are governed as boroughs of New York City, while Nassau and Suffolk have their own county governments.
Long island has a total population of roughly 8 million inhabitants. It constitutes 40% of New York state's entire population, and if Long Island was a U.S. state, Long Island would rank as the 13th-most populous state and first in population density.
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