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The Islands of The Bahamas

The best kept secret of The Bahamas is the country’s sheer size and diversity. With 16 major islands, The Bahamas is an unmatched destination, a heart-pounding adventure across 100,000 square miles of the world’s clearest ocean.

The Bahamas Tourist Office proudly represents these beautiful islands and cays and serves as a global leader in destination marketing and management, contributing sustainably to the overall growth of the country's tourism product.

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The Bahamas has some of the clearest and most turquoise waters in the world.
The Bahamas is home to the world's third largest barrier reef which can be found on Andros, the largest island of The Bahamas.
The island of Exuma is home to the swimming pigs, often referred to as the famous celebrities of the Bahamas.
The world's third largest wine cellar can be found at the Graycliff hotel in Nassau.
Nassau, one of the smaller islands in the archipelago is the nation's capital.
Dean's Blue Hole in Long Island is home to the third deepest blue hole and underwater chamber in the world.
The Bahamas has the most Olympic medals in the world per-capita.
The name "Bahamas" is derived from the Spanish words "Baja mar" which means shallow sea.
Junkanoo is the most famous and celebrated festival in The Bahamas celebrated mainly on Boxing Day and New Years Day and also at different festivals on various islands throughout the year.
Sailing is the national sport of The Bahamas.

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