Capital:
Nassau.
Area:
13,939 sq. km.
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Currency:
Bahamian Dollar.
Geographical Boundaries:
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas consists of 700 islands and more than 1000 cays off the south-east coast of Florida.
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Climate:
Wmters are mild and summer pleasantly warm.
Population Groups:
Nearly 13% of the population are of British extraction, the rest being of African descent.
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Religion:
94% of the population is Christian, with 26% being Roman Catholic, 21% Anglican and 48% other Protestants.