Bahama is a country located in the Caribbean Sea, consisting of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets. The term Bahama is derived from the Spanish baja mar, meaning 'shallow sea'. It is an archipelago of the Lucayan Islands, which includes the main island of Grand Bahama and the other islands of Abaco, Andros, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exuma, Long Island, San Salvador, and many more. The term ISLE refers to any island or landmass surrounded by water, while Indies is a term used to refer to the Caribbean region as a whole. Islands is a general term used to refer to any landmass surrounded by water.