To
those who can’t resist the charm of blue waters and long sandy palm fringed
shorelines, the Bahamas read as paradise. From lazing about on the beach to dancing the
night away, the Bahamas offer this and more. The 700 islands are dotted with spectacular
bays and coves where frothy waves wash over white soft sparkling sand. The azure waters
are amongst the clearest in the world and the marine life absolutely spectacular!
F A C
T B O X
Area
Total
area – 13,939 sq. km. A coral archipelago with 700 islands and about 2,000 cays.
Population
283,705
(July 1999 est.)
Language
English,
Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
Religion
Approximately
32% Baptist, 20% Anglican and 19% Roman Catholic.Strains
of Methodist, Church of God and other religious communities.
Capital City
Nassau
People
Majority,
African descent. About 15% European descent.
