The Bahamas is an archipelago of nearly 700 coral islands. Around 30 of the islands are inhabited. The Bahamas sits in the West Atlantic Ocean, 100 kilometres south-east of Florida in the United States and 80 kilometres north-east of Cuba.

Bahamian-American rock legend Lenny Kravitz and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation have unveiled The Bahamas' new, multi-channel creative campaign that captures the destination's spirit of adventure and discovery.

The Out Islands are also referred to as the Family Islands, a term adopted in the 1970s. There are approximately 700 Out Islands, of which only a small number are inhabited.

700 islands The Bahamas - Government - Details. The Bahamas extends 760 miles from the coast of Florida on the north-west almost to Haiti on the south-east. The group consists of 700 islands and 2,400 cays with an area of 5,358 sq.

20 amazing things The Bahamas are known for

• Pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
• The swimming pigs of Exuma.
• The playground of the world's rich and famous.
• History of pirates.
• Fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling.
• The first landing of Christopher Columbus.
• The Bahama Mama cocktail.

12 Fun Facts About the Bahamas (Kid-Friendly!)

• The Bahamas is next-door to Florida.
• The Bahamas is home to the planet's third largest great barrier reef.
• There's a scientific reason for the Bahamas' clear, turquoise water.
• There are more than 700 islands in the Bahamas.
• It is a popular Hollywood film site.

Motto: “Forward, Upward, Onward Together”.

Rock legend Lenny Kravitz Unveils New Campaign for The Bahamas – Fly Away.

Out Islands, also called Family Islands, the islands of The Bahamas apart from New Providence Island. Extending eastward off the Florida coast to just north of Hispaniola, the group encompasses some 3,000 islands and rocks with a combined area of about 5,000 square miles (13,000 square km).

900,000 There are two main types of islands in the sea: continental islands and oceanic islands. There are also artificial islands (man-made islands). There are about 900,000 official islands in the world.

Grand Bahama Island is one of the most popular, family friendly islands in The Bahamas. We're home to unique world-class resorts and boutique hotels nestled among miles of beautiful beaches, nature preserves and emerald-green seas.

Why Go To Bahamas. The roughly 700 islands that make up the Bahamas lure millions of visitors to this paradise's white sandy shores, duty-free shops, fishing and scuba diving excursions and luxurious accommodations each year.