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Neighboring Countries of Bahamas
Bahamas has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Bahamas
Location
Chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba; note - although The Bahamas does not border the Caribbean Sea, geopolitically it is often designated as a Caribbean nation
Area
13,880 km² — slightly smaller than Connecticut
Terrain
Long, flat coral formations with some low rounded hills
Climate
Tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
Highest and lowest points
Highest: 1.3 km NE of Old Bight on Cat Island 64 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Salt, aragonite, timber, arable land
Natural hazards
Hurricanes and other tropical storms cause extensive flood and wind damage
Good to know
Strategic location adjacent to US and Cuba; extensive island chain of which 30 are inhabited
Also with 0 neighbours in Americas
Neighboring countries of Antigua and Barbuda
Neighboring countries of Barbados
Neighboring countries of Cuba
Neighboring countries of Dominica
Neighboring countries of Grenada
Neighboring countries of Jamaica
Neighboring countries of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Neighboring countries of Saint Lucia
Neighboring countries of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Neighboring countries of Trinidad and Tobago- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Bahamas passport holders
- Bahamas visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Bahamas
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).