New Providence Island, commonly referred to as "Nassau Island" actually contains the capital of The Bahamas, which is the city of Nassau. The island is located about 160 miles due east of Miami. It is central to the Bahama Islands chain and is surrounded by the Bahamas Outer Islands which all are within about a 150-mile radius. Nassau, the capital city of The Islands Of The Bahamas, is located on the coast of New Providence Island and linked by a bridge to Paradise Island. This is the most popular spot in The Islands Of The Bahamas. It has everything: fancy resorts, world-class hotels, glamorous casinos, exciting nightlife, duty-free shopping, spectacular aquariums, historical buildings, sandy beaches and sporting activities of every kind.