Freeport, Bahamas 26°40_N 78°45_W

The Bahamas are a nation of islands and cays blessed with sunny skies, powder-white and pink- sand beaches and incredibly clear aqua-blue waters. The Islands of the Bahamas are an archipelago of about 700 islands and 2,400 uninhabited islets and cays lying 50 mi off the east coast of Florida. They extend for about 760 mi (1,223 km). Only about 30 of the islands are inhabited; the most important is New Providence (80 sq mi; 207 sq km), on which the capital, Nassau, is situated. Other islands include Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleuthera, Andros, Cat Island, and San Salvador (or Watling's Island).

Tourism Office

Grand Bahama Tourist Office
International Bazar
Freeport
Grand Bahama
Tel: 242-352-8044
Internet: www.bahamas.com


General Information Sweden

Area: 13,940 sq km; slightly larger than the State of Connecticut)
Population: 303,770
Population density: 23 per sq (km)
Capital City: Nassau
Language: English is the official language
Religion: Christianity is the main religion: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Church of God, Methodist, etc.
Time: GMT -5
Electricity: 120V 60Hz
Currency: Bahamian Dollar
Country Code: +1 242
IDD Access Code: 001