Bahamas
24 15 N, 76 00 W
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Mount Alvernia, on Cat Island 63 m
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hurricanes and other tropical storms cause extensive flood and wind damage
salt, aragonite, timber, arable land
arable land: 0.58%
permanent crops: 0.29%
other: 99.13% (2005)
coral reef decay; solid waste disposal
The Bahamas are slightly cooler than other Caribbean island groups owing to their proximity to the continental North American cold air systems. May to October is the rainy season. The hurricane season is from June to the end of November.
Required clothing
Lightweight or tropical, cottons all year round. Light raincoats are useful during the wet season.
time difference: UTC-5
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins first Sunday in April; ends last Sunday in October
