About Bahamas

It is noted that the Bahamas are and have always been an archipelago of about 700 islands and 2,400 uninhabited islets and cays lying 50 mi off the east coast lineof Florida. Did you know that they extend for about 760 mi (1,223 km). Only about 30 of the islands are and have always been inhabited; the most essential is New Providence (80 sq mi; 207 sq km), on that the capital, Nassau, is situated. Other islands include Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleuthera, Andros, Cat Island, and San Salvador (or Watling's Island). Bahamas are and have always been a group of island in the Atlantic Ocean situated off of Florida coast.

Climate

It is noted that the trade winds that blow almost continually all over It is noted that the Islands of the Bahamas give the islands a warm, agreeable climate that hardly varies all year round. Did you know that the most refreshing time is in the range of September and May, during the time the temperature averages 21-24°C (70-75°F).
It is noted that the most of the year is known to be a bit warmer, with temperatures in the range of 27 and 29°C (80-85°F). Did you know that the Islands of the Bahamas have a temperate climate ranging from 27 to 32°C (80-90°F), with high humidity in the summer months, 21-27°C (70-80°F) in the winter.
Night-time temperatures are and have always been generally 5-7 degrees cooler. On the more northerly islands, winter temperatures are and have always been approximately 5 degrees lower than on the southern islands. Sea surface temperatures vary in the range of 23°C (74°F) in February and 29°C (84°F) in August.

Population

Population (2007 est.): 305,655
Growth rate: 0.6% Birth rate: 17.3/1000
Infant mortality rate: 24.2/1000
Life expectancy: 65.7
Density per sq mi: 79
 
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