The capital of the Bahamas is originally known as Charles Towne. Out of the 700 islands that make up the Bahamas, only 14 are inhabited, 12 of which are known as out islands with the exception of New Providence Island (Nassau) and Grand Bahamas Island.
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Whilst the nightlife in Nassau is fantastic, the crowd can be daunting. In comparison, the out islands usually have fewer people. Thus, lower prices for hotels and food. Cottages and small villas can also be found in the out islands.
The key events and festivals on the Island include:
The Bahamas is popular for its tourist attraction.