Bahamas

    The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is an English-speaking country consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 rocks. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cuba, Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti) and the Caribbean Sea, northwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and southeast of the United States of America. Its size is almost 14,000 km² with an estimated population of 330,000. Its capital is Nassau. It remains a Commonwealth realm.

The Abacos

    With an area of 650 sq. miles, this group of islands curves over 130 miles of emerald sea. Immigrants from Great Britain and Loyalists fleeing the U.S. after the American Revolution settled here in the 17th and 18th centuries. These origins are reflected in the New England-style architecture and traditional activities of quiet villages, mostly untouched by modern times. The islands are referred to as "The Boat-building Center of The Bahamas. Population: 10,061.

 Berry Islands

     Lying in a long lacy line, this group of 30 cays covers an area of 12 sq. miles. With names like Fish Cay, Bird Cay, Frozen Cay, Whale Cay and Little Whale Cay, it's little wonder they are second only to The Biminis as a haven for sports fishing. Their seclusion, beautiful beaches and surrounding waters also make the islands a populat retreat for yachtsmen. Only a few of the islands have a permanent population, which totals 634. 

Eleuthera

    Here, the roots of modern Bahamian history were planted by the "Eleutheran Adventurers," who established what was probably the first true democracy in the western world more than 300 years ago. Much of the early colonial atmosphere is preserved in the tiny fishing villagesand sprawling farming areas. The island is 110 miles long and only two miles wide along most of its length. Just offshore are Harbour Island (renowned for its pink-sand beaches) and Spanish Wells (where pirates and others found fresh water). Population: 10,524.

Grand Bahama

    The flavor of Grand Bahama Island is a combination of the exciting, modern commercial and resort center of Freeport/Lucaya and forgotten sleepy villages and historical towns like West End (west) and McLeans Town in the east. Freeport/Lucaya, a man-made miracle, is the nation's second city. It evolved from an area of wilderness, was tamed and transformed into a holiday mecca for those seeking to indulge their sporting nature, whether on land or sea. The island has an area of 530 sq. miles; population: 41,035. 

Inagua

    Lying the farthest south in The Bahamas, it covers 645 sq. miles and comprises the islands of Great and Little Inagua. The terrain is wild and desolate; the climate desert-like. Great Inagua is famous for its extensive salt fields which produce over one million tons of the commodity a year. A large part of it is a protected park--sanctuary and breeding territory for over 60,000 West Indian Flamingos--national bird of The Bahamas--many rare species of tropical birds, turtles and iguanas. Little Inagua is uninhabited by humans. The population is 924.

Cat Island

    Is one of the most beautiful, fertile islands in The Bahamas and boasts the highest elevation of them all with Mt. Alvernia at 206 feet. Its 150 sq. miles is covered with rolling hills of dense green forests and uncounted miles of magnificent beaches. Still very much enmeshed in the past, evidence of its early Indian cultures and Loyalist plantations abounds throught the island. It has a population of 1,678.