Capital: Nassau

Largest City: Nassau (179,300)

Highest Elevation: Mount Alvernia, on Cat Island 63 m (207 ft)

Population: 299,697

Lowest Elevation: Atlantic Ocean 0 m (0 ft)

Geography: Long, flat coral formations w/some low rounded hills

Climate: Tropical marine, moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream

Languages: English, Creole

Area: 5,380 sq. mile / 13,940 sq. kil (Slightly smaller than Connecticut)

International Calling Code: 1 242

Tourism Website: http://www.bahamas.com/

Currency: Bahamian dollar

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