Size: 700 islands
that stretch across 500 miles of water.
Population: 305,000
Language: English
Capitol: Nassau
Currency: The Bahamian
dollar is the official currency, however both U.S. and Bahamian
currencies are accepted throughout the islands.
Entry requirements:
US citizens need a valid passport, official birth certificate,
or a citizenship certificate to enter into the Bahamas.
A return or onward journey ticket and proof of funds to
support the visit must accompany these documents. All other
travelers are required to have a valid passport or valid
Bahama Visa accompanied by a return or onward journey ticket
and proof of funds to support the visit.
Departure Tax: $15 Paid at the airport.
Climate: From September
to May the average temperature is 73 degrees Fahrenheit
; during other months the average temperature remains between
80 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainy months are June and
July.