BAHAMAS

Location

An archipelago of islands is located in Western Atlantic Ocean. It stretches from the Straits of Florida to end with the Turks and Chicos Islands. United States is located to its north-west across the straits of Florida, and Cuba and Halti are to its south.

Geography

strategic location adjacent to US and Cuba; extensive island chain of which 30 are inhabited.

Capital

Nassau

Population

310 000

Climate

Tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream.

Language

English

Monetary Unit

Bahamian Dollar

Largest Cities

Nassau, Freeport

Places to Visit

Marsh Harbour, Grorge Town, Nassau, Paradise Island, Freeport, Governor's Harbour, Andros Town, Elethera Islands

Air Ports

Nassau International Airport, Freeport International Airport, Andros International Airport, Governor's Harbour International Airport, Grorge Town International Airport