Population:
7,686 residents (2000 Census)
Capital:
Andros Town Language: English Geography:
Andros lies just west Nassau, New Providence.
Time
Zone: Eastern Standard Time Currency:
The legal tender is the Bahamian dollar (B$1), which is equivalent in value to
the US dollar. Both US and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably throughout
the islands. Travelers Checks and Credit Cards (credit cards not
accepted at gas stations) are also accepted. Economy:
There is not much action going on in Andros. Residents try to survive off of marine
life with diving and fishing. Once Andros was booming with sponges however, with
synthetic sponges taking their place, the sponge business went downhill.
Nationality:
Bahamian Medical:
There is a little poison oak on the Bahamian islands. Entry
Requirements: Passports required. Driving:
Bahamian's drive on the left side of the road (remember: right is left). To
see all of Andros you will definately need a car. Electricity:
120/240 volts, suitable for all US appliances. Getting
to Andros..
Airports: Andros Town Airport,
Mangrove Cay Airport
on Mangrove Cay,
South Andros Airport
Take Bahamasair from Nassau. Mailboats:
Lisa J II $60 one way.
Marinas:
Lighthouse Yacht Club and Marina
34 slips 242-368-2305 Where
to stay: There are a few vacation rental homes on Andros. Drinking
Water: Most homes have cisterns which collect rain water in a tank underground
or above ground when it rains. Most cisterns are made of cement or plastic. It's
always good to conserve the use of water when staying in the Bahamas as it can
run out if it does not rain for awhile.
Weather
in Andros: Click here for weather in the Bahamas Highest
Point of Andros: 102 feet
Area
(Sq Miles) of Andros: 2300 sq miles | 