| Located on the east of United States and Cuba, the | | | | fishing. Apart from fishing, Bahamas is also known for |
| islands of Bahamas form a 100,000-square mile | | | | water sports such as sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, |
| archipelago consisting of around 2,000 cays and 700 | | | | snorkeling, and parasailing, kayaking and jet skiing. |
| islands. Out of these, only 30 are inhabited. Waters | | | | There are some world-class golf courses located on |
| around Bahamas have the world's third longest barrier | | | | these islands. You can even hire a charter plane or a |
| reef and are home to about 14.5 percent of the | | | | charter boat to have a cruise around the islands. |
| world's corals. Unique geographical diversity and a | | | | Museums, historical sites and various art galleries |
| great hospitality of these islands make Bahamas an | | | | provide the tourists with a glimpse of history, art and |
| ideal tourist destination. | | | | culture of people inhabiting the beautiful islands of |
| Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492, the | | | | Bahamas. You can stroll around the beautiful Ardastra |
| islands of Bahamas had always caught the attention | | | | Tropical Gardens and watch the world-famous |
| of explorers, invaders and traders. Bahamas was | | | | marching flamingoes perform. The Abaco National |
| under the colonial rule of Great Britain before it | | | | Park is one of the few places where you can find |
| obtained independence and became a sovereign | | | | the elusive "Bahama" parrot and the endangered |
| Commonwealth of Bahamas on July 10, 1973. | | | | Bahamian Rock Iguana. The Abaco Wild Horse |
| With a population of around 3 million people, Bahamas | | | | Preserve is home to Abaco Barbs, a kind of wild |
| is primarily an English-speaking nation with Bahamian | | | | horse. Around 120 species of plants and several |
| Dollar as the principal currency. 85 percent of | | | | species of dolphins and whales are found in Bahamas. |
| Bahamians are of West African descent. Tourism is | | | | Tourists can even experience a swim alongside a |
| the main source of income for this nation accounting | | | | dolphin at the Blue Lagoon Island in Nassau. Nightlife |
| for almost 50 percent of the total GDP. | | | | activities on these islands include casinos and night |
| Tourists can have a memorable experience on these | | | | clubs. |
| islands. Bahamas is an exciting destination for sports | | | | |