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Quick facts about Bahamas
Location:
Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba
Area: 13,940 sq km
Area - comparative:
Slightly smaller than Connecticut
Coastline: 3,542 km
Climate:
Tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
Average Temperature: 80°F
Languages:
English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
Capital: Nassau
Time Zone:
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Currency (code):
Bahamian dollar (BSD)
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