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- Location: The Bahamas consists of 700 islands, cays and islets forming an archipelago stretching over 100,000 square kilometers (39,000 square miles) of the western North Atlantic Ocean. It lies north of Cuba, northwest of Haiti and the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeast of Florida.
- Lucayan Archipelago: The principal islands of The Bahamas are referred to as the Lucayan Archipelago. They include Abacos, Acklins, Andros, Bimini, Cat Island, Crooked Island, Eleuthera, Exuma Cays, Grand Bahama, Great Inagua, Long Island, Mayaguana, New Providence (where the capital, Nassau, is located), Ragged Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador, and several other islands.
- Great Bahama Bank: Surrounding most of the islands is the Great Bahama Bank, a vast undersea platform made of limestone and sand. The bank is dotted with numerous cays and reefs.
- Bimini Chain: The Bimini Chain is a group of islands located at the westernmost point of The Bahamas and includes the islands of North Bimini, South Bimini, and East Bimini.
- Andros: Andros is the largest island in The Bahamas, covering an area of over 5957 square kilometers (2,289 square miles). It is the fifth largest island in the Caribbean and home to the third largest barrier reef in the world, the Andros Barrier Reef.
- Grand Bahama: Grand Bahama is the second largest island in The Bahamas and is home to the city of Freeport, which is the second largest city in the Bahamas. The island is popular for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and fishing spots.
- Exuma Cays: The Exuma Cays are a chain of islands stretching over 120 miles in the southern part of The Bahamas. The Exumas are known for their white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and numerous coral reefs.
- Tongue of the Ocean: The Tongue of the Ocean is a deepwater trench located between Andros and Eleuthera islands. The trench is renowned for its profound depth, reaching up to 6,500 feet (1,981 meters).
- Nassau Harbour: Nassau Harbour is a natural harbor located on New Providence Island and is the principal port of entry for cruise ships and other vessels entering the Bahamas.
- Eleuthera: Eleuthera is an island located in the center of The Bahamas. The island is known for its pink-sand beaches, such as the famous Harbour Island, and its historic settlements like Gregory Town and Hatchet Bay.
- Abacos: The Abacos is a chain of islands located in the northernmost part of The Bahamas and is known for its fishing, sailing, and diving activities. The Abacos are also popular for their coral reefs and cays, such as the Green Turtle Cay and Great Guana Cay.