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The Bahamas gets its name from the Spanish, baja mar, meaning 'shallow sea'. This tropical paradise is made up of 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 square miles of ocean. An ecological oasis featuring 2,000 breathtaking cays. An archipelago featuring the clearest water on the planet—with a visibility of over 200 feet. And, not to mention, the world’s third largest barrier reef.

The capital of Nassau is located on New Providence and the other main city of Freeport is located on Grand Bahama. Most of the other islands are scarely populated and are call the 'Out Islands'.

Bahamas Spearfishing is freedive only with slings or pole spears. No guns with any "stored power", ie. bands or compressed air that is released by a trigger.

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Getting Around By Air
Bahamasair (website: www.bahamasair.com) operates a few domestic routes. Several charter services also run inter-island flights; details are available from the Bahamas Tourist Office (see General Info.)

Getting Around by Water
The Out Islands are served by the Bahamas Fast Ferries (website:www.bahamasferries.com) which operates a daily air-conditioned ferries from Nassau to North Eleuthera and Harbour Island and a twice weekly service to Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, as well as services from Nassau to Exuma, Andros and Abaco. There are also local ferries available.

Getting Around by Road
Traffic drives on the left. Bus: Jitneys (minibuses) provide inexpensive touring and operate in the hubs of Freeport and Nassau; exact change is required. However, there is no public transport on any of the smaller islands. Paradise Island is served by a bus service which stops at every hotel. Horse-drawn rides are available along the streets of Nassau. Care should be taken when using a bus service after dusk on routes away from the main tourist areas along Cable Beach and East and West Bay Streets. Taxis are readily available and are the main form of transport on the smaller islands. Taxis in New Providence are metered and the rates are government controlled. For real Bahamian hospitality, keep an eye out for taxis with a Bahamahost sticker in the window. Surcharges often apply for more than two people and for extra luggage. Bicycles can be rented by the day or by the week at popular tourist centers and hotels. Car hire: International car hire firms are represented at the airports and in Nassau and Freeport. Drivers must be aged 25 or over to hire a car. Motor scooter hire is also available. The typical cost is B$25-B$35 per day. Helmets must be worn. Regulations: British driving rules apply.

Driving License: Visitors can drive up to 90 days with foreign license.

Electricity: 110 volts; 60 cycles.

Currency: U. S. dollars or Bahamanian currencies, since they are equivalent in size and value to those of the USA.

Passports: Passports must be valid for a minimum of six months and required by all foreign nationals.

Visas: Are not required by all nationals of the following countries for stays of up to 90 days (at the discretion of the immigration authorities):
1. nationals of the EU and the UK, Australia, Canada and USA.

Additional Resouces: Bahamas.Com, IExplore.Com