, meaning "shallow sea". This shallow depth creates the country’s signature turquoise waters, which are clear enough to offer visibility up to 200 feet in some areas. Archipelago Scale : Only about 30 of the 700 islands are inhabited. : The country is remarkably flat. Its highest point, Mount Alvernia on Cat Island, stands just 207 feet (63m) above sea level. Geological Wonders : It is home to Dean’s Blue Hole
: Famous for its sapphire-blue waters and the iconic swimming pigs. Bahamas
The Bahamas is generally safe for tourists, but Nassau has specific "over-the-hill" neighborhoods (south of Shirley Street) that visitors should avoid. Stick to the resort areas and downtown. , meaning "shallow sea"
Stretching from the eastern coast of Florida to the north of Cuba, the Bahamas is characterized by its unique "banks"—flat-topped, steep-sided carbonate platforms like the . : The country is remarkably flat
: Town Centre Mall, Baillou Hill Road, Nassau, New Providence. [2, 3]