The Bahamas hosts the world’s largest underwater cave systems and the third-largest barrier reef. Pirate History:
, 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
The Bahamas hosts the world’s largest underwater cave systems and the third-largest barrier reef. Pirate History:
, 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 Bahamas