The+Bahamas

 **BAHAMAS **



Capital City: Nassau

Population: 309,156 people

Language: English

Major Religion: Baptist

Borders:


 * The Caribbean Sea surrounds The Bahamas.
 * Other neighboring lands are Florida and Cuba.

Total land area (sq. km.): 10,070 sq. km.

Terrain: The terrain is long, flat, coral formations with some low, rounded hills.

Climates: Tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of the Gulf Stream.

Location: Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Flordia, northeast of Cuba.

Coordinates: 24° N, 76° W.

Natural Resources: Salt, Aragonite, Timber, Arble land.

Major Imports: Food & live animals, machinery, transportation equipment, chemicals.

Major Exports: Mineral products, Salt, Animal products, Rum, Chemicals, Fruits & vegetables.

Type of Government: Constitutional Parliamentary Democracy.

Date of Independence: July 10, 1973

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