The Bahamas has a population of around 260,000 people. The average temperature ranges from 62-95 degrees Fahrenheit. Real estate in the Bahamas is very expensive, with the average house costing $14 million USD and condos available for $950,000 USD. The education system serves children from ages 5-16 in over 150 primary schools and 50 privately run schools. The history of the Bahamas dates back to European settlement in the 1640s and independence from the UK was gained in 1973.

1. Nassau, Bahamas By, Tracy Guilliams, Aldo Mejia, Chris Kupferschmid

2. Climate & Population The highest temperature in the Bahamas is 89° - 95° The lowest temperature in the Bahamas is 62°- 64° The approximate population in the Bahamas is about 260,000 people

3. The average price for a house in the Bahamas is $14,000,000. This house has 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. Real Estate

4. Pictures of the Houses

5. Condos The cost for a condo in the Bahamas is $950,000. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

7. There are 158 primary schools.

8. There are 52 privately operated schools.

9. School start starts from nursery at age 3 or Kindergarten at age 4 and all the and all the way up to High School grade 12. Schools

10. School Picture St. Cecilia’s School

11. History The history of the Bahamas can be traced back to Christopher Columbus’ first voyage in 1492. The earliest permanent European settlement occurred in 1647 on the island of Eleuthera. The 18th century slave trade brought many Africans to the Bahamas. Their descendants constitute 85 percent of the Bahamian population. The Bahamas gained independence from the United Kingdom on July 10, 1973 .

12. Heath Facilities The Rand Memorial Hospital has 100 beds in their Hospital. The Princess Memorial Hospital has a 400 bed publicity. There is a 70 bed privately operated Doctor Hospital. The Lyford Cay Hospital is a 12 bed facility. Sandilands Psychiatric Hospital and 10 Clinics throughout the Family’s Island.

13. Industries and Businesses One Industry is construction seemed to peak in 1998 with the completion of several new resorts. There are four key industrial economical sectors: the primary sector largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming.

14. Transportation To get to the Bahamas you can either take a plane, or take a boat. If you take a boat it would take you a very long time rather than the plane. Once you arrive in the Bahamas you can walk, rent a car, use airport transportation, or use a taxi.

15. One of the Bahamas main points of interest is Cruising Points Of Interest

16. The Bahamas have many attractions including golfing, fishing, snorkeling, boating, swimming, gaming, dining, and birding. Attractions

17. Natural Boundaries Nassau, Bahamas’ Natural Boundaries is the Atlantic Ocean.

18. Resources We used blackle, yahoo, www.bahamas.com www.bahamasrealty.bs/563472 www.tripadvisor.com