Population:
1,647 residents (2000 Census)
Capital:
on Queens Highway Language:
English Geography: Cat
Island lies east 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. There are no banks on Cat Island. Economy:
Basket weaving, farming and fishing.
Nationality: Bahamian Medical:
There are 3 medical stations in Smith Bay, Arthur's town, Old Bight but they are
not always open. 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). There
are no taxis on Cat Island and one asphalt straight road that goes from north
to south on the island. Electricity:
120/240 volts, suitable for all US appliances. Getting
to Cat Island
Airports: New Bight Airport,
Take Bahamasair from
Nassau. Mailboats:
North Cat Island Special and Sea Hauler $60 one way.
Marinas: Hawk's
Nest Resort and Marina Where
to stay: There are a few vacation rental homes and an Inn on Cat Island. There
are a couple of resorts to stay at as well. 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 Cat Island: Click here for weather in the Bahamas Highest
Point of Cat Island: 206 feet
Area
(Sq. Miles) of Cat Island: 150 sq. miles | 