The Bahamas

The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is a free state located in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba, northwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands and east of the peninsula of Florida, U.S.A. The word Bahamas comes from the Spanish words 'baja mar' which means shallow sea. The Bahamas consist of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets.  Its total land area is 13,939 km2 (5,382 sq mi), with an estimated population of 330,000.

Its capital is Nassau, the largest city and commercial centre. The city has a population of 248,948, 70 percent of the entire population of The Bahamas.  the major airport for The Bahamas,  the Lynden Pindling International Airport, is located about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of Nassau city centre, and has daily flights to major cities in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

Bahamas Travel & Vacation

the Bahamas is blessed with the perfect vacation climate—averaging a little over 75 degrees; and the perfect vacation environment—crystal clear turquoise blue waters and pearly white sandy beaches. The Islands of the Bahamas is the perfect travel destination for your wedding, siesta, party, honeymoon, or family vacation.

The quiet bays and beaches free of crowds of the Bahamas offer visitors the intimacy of a secluded retreat in an area of some 700 idyllic palm fringed islands.

The world-class water sports, from scuba diving and snorkeling, parasailing. Also, there are stunning golf courses designed for the best game, or simply explore the beaches, caves and nature reserves to keep pulses racing.

Discover the Islands of the Bahamas

According to the Bahamas Tourism office the Islands of the Bahamas is unique with their individual character and charm--and there is some truth to this.

Visit the main islands like beautiful Grand Bahama Island (Freeport/Lucaya) and bustling New Providence (Nassau and Paradise Island).

Or, if you really want to get away from the crowds, visit one of the many out islands like Abaco, Andros, Acklins and Crooked Island, Biminis, Berry Islands, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exumas, Inaguas, Mayaguana, and San Salvador.

Sources:
http://www.thebahamasguide.com/facts/tourism.htm
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/bahamas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bahamas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nassau,_Bahamas