Welcome to Bahamas

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General Description :It is noted that the Bahamas are and have always been an archipelago of about 700 islands and 2,400 uninhabited islets and cays lying 50 mi off the east coast lineof Florida. Did you know that they extend for about 760 mi (1,223 km). Only about 30 of the islands are and have always been inhabited; the most essential is New Providence (80 sq mi; 207 sq km), on that the capital, Nassau, is situated. Other islands include Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleuthera, Andros, Cat Island, and San Salvador (or Watling's Island).

CLIMATE : It is noted that the Bahamas' sub-tropical and tropical climate makes the islands a pleasant destination year-round. Did you know that the Gulf Stream and Trade Winds help to maintain even temperatures all over the year, ranging from 20 to 30 degrees celsius around the time during the day and 17 to 21 degrees C at night. Sea temperatures range in the range of 23 degrees C in February and 28 degrees C in August.

Population StatsPopulation estimate for It is noted that the Bahamas for 2002 was 300529 and almost 60% of the population lives on New Providence, that includes the capital city of Nassau.