Localisation: Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba
Coordonnées géographiques: 24° 9' N, 76° 0' W
Côte: 3,542 km km
Climat: tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
Relief: long, flat coral formations with some low rounded hills
Sommets: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Mount Alvernia, on Cat Island 63 m
Risques naturels: hurricanes and other tropical storms cause extensive flood and wind damage
Monnaie: Bahamian dollar (BSD)
Population: 303,770 (July 2006 est.)
Langues: English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
Capitale: Nassau
Découpage administratif: 21 districts; Acklins and Crooked Islands, Bimini, Cat Island, Exuma, Freeport, Fresh Creek, Governor's Harbour, Green Turtle Cay, Harbour Island, High Rock, Inagua, Kemps Bay, Long Island, Marsh Harbour, Mayaguana, New Providence, Nichollstown and Berry Islands, Ragged Island, Rock Sound, Sandy Point, San Salvador and Rum Cay