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.