Map of Bahamas – Islands, Cities & Location Guide
Explore The Bahamas with this interactive map of its islands, cays, settlements and waterways in the Atlantic Ocean. Find Nassau, Freeport, New Providence, Grand Bahama, the Abacos, Exumas and other island groups, and see how they are positioned relative to Florida, Cuba and the wider Caribbean.
The Bahamas is an independent island country southeast of Florida and north of Cuba. Its many low-lying islands are spread across a large area of shallow banks and deeper Atlantic waters, making a country-wide map particularly useful.
The Bahamas lies in the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida and north of Cuba. Its capital, Nassau, is on New Providence island. The archipelago includes around 700 islands and numerous smaller cays; most are uninhabited. Grand Bahama, Andros, Eleuthera, the Abacos and Exuma are among its major island areas.
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Where Are The Bahamas Located?
The Bahamas stretches northwest to southeast through the western Atlantic. Its northern islands sit near the coast of Florida; the southern islands approach the waters north of Hispaniola. Although commonly grouped with the Caribbean region, the islands lie mainly in the Atlantic rather than the Caribbean Sea.
- Northwest: Florida, United States, beyond the Straits of Florida.
- Southwest: Cuba, across the Old Bahama Channel and surrounding waters.
- Southeast: Turks and Caicos Islands and, farther away, Hispaniola.
- East: Open Atlantic Ocean.
The islands are generally flat and low-lying. Andros is the largest island by area, while New Providence contains the capital and is the principal population centre.
Major Islands and Island Groups
| Island or group | Map reference |
|---|---|
| New Providence | Nassau, the capital, and nearby Paradise Island. |
| Grand Bahama | Freeport and Lucayan National Park in the north. |
| Andros | Extensive wetlands, blue holes and nearby reefs. |
| Abaco Islands | Northern island chain, including Marsh Harbour and Hope Town. |
| Exuma | Great Exuma and a long chain of smaller cays southeast of Nassau. |
| Eleuthera | Long, narrow island with nearby Harbour Island. |
| Inagua | Southern island group known for wetlands and flamingos. |
Other named destinations include Bimini, Cat Island, Long Island, San Salvador, the Berry Islands, Acklins, Crooked Island and Mayaguana. Zoom in to see how separate islands and cays relate to one another.
Places to Find on the Bahamas Map
- Nassau: Capital on New Providence, with historic streets, port facilities and nearby Paradise Island.
- Freeport: Major urban and commercial centre on Grand Bahama.
- Lucayan National Park: Protected area on Grand Bahama with caves and coastal habitats.
- Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park: Marine and island protected area within the Exuma chain.
- Deanâs Blue Hole: Well-known marine sinkhole near Long Island.
- Harbour Island: Small island off Eleuthera, known for pink-sand beaches.
Getting Around The Bahamas
There are no road bridges connecting all the major islands. Travel between islands commonly involves domestic flights, ferries, boats or private charters. Nassauâs Lynden Pindling International Airport is a major entry point; other islands have their own airports and ports. Road travel is useful within larger settled islands, but journey planning must account for water crossings.
For actual journeys, check current airline, ferry and local transport information. Routes, schedules, weather conditions and access to smaller cays can vary.
What This Map Helps You Explore
- Locate the main islands and the capital city.
- Compare northern, central and southern island groups.
- Identify beaches, harbours, settlements and national parks.
- See the position of The Bahamas relative to Florida and Cuba.
- Understand why inter-island travel differs from driving across a mainland country.
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Bahamas Map FAQs
Where are The Bahamas on the world map?
They are in the western Atlantic, southeast of Florida and north of Cuba.
What is the capital of The Bahamas?
Nassau, on New Providence island.
Are The Bahamas in the Caribbean Sea?
No. They are geographically in the Atlantic Ocean, although often included in the wider Caribbean region.
Which is the largest Bahamian island?
Andros is the largest island by area.
Where is Freeport?
Freeport is on Grand Bahama, one of the northernmost major islands.
Can you drive between all the islands?
No. Separate islands require air or sea transport for many journeys.
Does the map show every small cay?
Smaller cays may become visible as you zoom in; map coverage and labels vary.
Disclaimer
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