Localização: Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba
Coordenadas geográficas: 24° 9' N, 76° 0' W
Costa: 3,542 km km
Clima: tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
Relevo: long, flat coral formations with some low rounded hills
Cimeiras: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Mount Alvernia, on Cat Island 63 m
Riscos naturais: hurricanes and other tropical storms cause extensive flood and wind damage
Moeda: Bahamian dollar (BSD)
População: 303,770 (July 2006 est.)
Línguas: English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
Capital: Nassau
Divisão administrativa: 21 districts; Acklins and Crooked Islands, Bimini, Cat Island, Exuma, Freeport, Fresh Creek, Governor's Harbour, Green Turtle Cay, Harbour Island, High Rock, Inagua, Kemps Bay, Long Island, Marsh Harbour, Mayaguana, New Providence, Nichollstown and Berry Islands, Ragged Island, Rock Sound, Sandy Point, San Salvador and Rum Cay