Bahamas

Why the Bahamas is special
The Bahamas attracts 1.5 million visitors per year. This makes it one of the world's most popular tourist destinations.

Bahamas tips & insights
Top 2 tourism attractions

1. Paradise Island
   This island is a bridge away from the capital city Nassau and is home of the mammoth Atlantis Resort which features an interesting aquarium and a unique water slide.
   
2. Grand Bahama Island
   Its tourism traffic has and will continue to grow thanks to its nearness to Florida. Freeport is the main city.

Bahamas' Out Islands
They are located south of the main tourism islands. They attract visitors seeking a low-keyed, tranquil setting. The pink-sand Harbor Island beach is especially alluring.

Tourism
It accounts for 50% of the country's gross national product.

Weekenders
The Bahamas are only 80 kilometers or 50 miles from Florida at the nearest point. This encourages many Floridians to make frequent weekend trips. Some even have weekend homes here.

Spring Break
If you're a college student, you will likely enjoy being in The Bahamas during spring break (the period varies annually, occurring somewhere from late February to early April). If you're not a student and you seek peace and quiet, consider other dates.

More tips & insights on the Bahamas
Taxes
The Bahamas has no income, inheritance, corporate, or capital gains taxes.

Fishing
The Bahamas are praised by sport fishermen around the globe.

Snorkeling
There are more snorkeling sites than you can count because The Bahamas has the world's third largest coral reef system.

Size
The Bahamas comprise about 700 islands and over 2,500 cays. Approximately 95% of the nation's territory lies underwater. The highest point on land is only 63 meters (206 feet) above sea level.

Geographic location
Geographically, The Bahamas are Atlantic, not Caribbean Islands. This sovereign nation lies just beyond the Caribbean Sea. Because it is Caribbean-like and because most travelers and the travel industry consider it to be Caribbean, I use the Caribbean label in my website.

Language
The official and most prevalent language in the Bahamas is English (with a Brit, not a Yankee accent).

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