GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

The Bahamas

The Bahamas is an archipelagic sovereign state southeast of Florida and north of Cuba. Nassau lies on New Providence island.

Fast Facts

  • The islands and banks are largely carbonate platforms.
  • They lie in the Atlantic, outside the Caribbean Sea proper.
  • Low elevation creates exposure to storm surge and sea-level change.
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Part of Visualize CSE, an interactive geography atlas for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) preparation.