Low flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps
Climate
Tropical; marine; moderated by trade winds; sunny and relatively dry
Natural Hazards
Low flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove swamps
Note:
About 40 islands (eight inhabited)
Neighbouring Countries
History
The islands were part of the UK's Jamaican colony until 1962 when they assumed the status of a separate crown colony upon Jamaica's independence. The governor of The Bahamas oversaw affairs from 1965 to 1973. With Bahamian independence the islands received a separate governor in 1973. Although independence was agreed upon for 1982 the policy was reversed and the islands remain a British overseas territory. Read more on Wikipedia
