Andros Island

Andros is actually two islands, connected by a series of canals and cays called bights. It’s the largest landmass in The Bahamas and attracts divers, fishing enthusiasts, and sightseers. Most of the island is uninhabited and unexplored. The main villages are Nicholl’s Town, Andros Town, and Congo Town – all are accessible by frequent boat […]

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Acklins / Crooked Island

Acklins Island and Crooked Island are hard to reach, have very limited tourist facilities, and appeal to people who want to escape civilization. The clear waters offshore offer good snorkeling and diving, and you’ll have the sandy beaches to yourself. These islands are populated by only a mere 1,000 souls; lodging is available on Crooked […]

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Bahamas Global Finance Center

The Bahamas is a favorable target for financial services and international investment. It has a government that encourages foreign investment and generous legal incentives to attract foreign investors. DJIA Financial News Business and Financial News Investing climate & incentives Bahamas Financial Services Industry Offshore Banking & Asset Management Investing in real estate Join our newsletter […]

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The Bahamas – Quick Facts

Official Name:.. Commonwealth of The Bahamas Geographic Coordinates:… 24 15 N, 76 00 W Capital:………….. Nassau, New Providence Area:………………. 13,880 sq km Population:……. 309,156 Median age:……. 28.7 years GDP:……………… $8.779 billion (2008 est.) GDP – per capita (PPP):… $28,600 (2008 est.) Languages:……. English, Creole Currency:……….. Bahamian dollar (BSD) Internet country code:… .bs Internet users:… 120,000 […]

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