On October 29, the storm passed over Providencia Island, caused significant damage to structures, and injured 30 people.

Hurricane Beta reached Providencia Island, on October 29, 2005.

Providencia Island is also home to a type of folk music which is closely related to mento, a Jamaican folk form.

It is connected by a 100 metre footbridge to its larger sister Providencia Island, to the south.

English language also has official status in the San Andrés and Providencia Islands.

The land area of Providencia Island measures 17 km2.

The mountainous center of Providencia Island rises to three peaks of about the same elevation: roughly 363 meters.

Providencia Island This small, mountainous Caribbean island is part of Colombia (although closer to Nicaragua).

Providencia Island - part of an archipelago off the coast of Nicaragua, this island was settled in 1630 by English Puritans.

The island today is Providencia Island which is administered by Colombia.