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Show Bahama Islands The Bahamas are a group of 3,000 Islands, mostly reefs, of which only 20 are Inhabited. The principal islands are: New Providence, population 13,-554; 13,-554; Obaco, population 4,403; Great Bahama, 1,824; Andros, 7,545, and Harbor Island. The total area Is 4,-403 4,-403 square miles, and the highest point Is over 410 feet above sea level. The principal city is Nassau, which is situated on New Providence, and Is a fashionable health resort. The mean temperature In the hot .nonths is 8S degrees Fahrenheit, an In the cold months 06 degrees Fahrenheit. There are heavy rains from May to October. 8nd the rainfall in one year wns 63.32. |