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Bahamas Facts & Information
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| Location |
Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast
of Florida, northeast of Cuba |
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| Climate |
Tropical marine; moderated by warm waters
of Gulf Stream |
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| Terrain |
Long, flat coral formations with some low
rounded hills |
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| Population |
301,790 |
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| Nationality |
Bahamian |
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| Ethnic groups |
Black 85%, white 12%, Asian and Hispanic 3% |
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| Religions |
Baptist 35.4%, Anglican 15.1%, Roman Catholic 13.5%, Pentecostal
8.1%, Church of God 4.8%, Methodist 4.2%, other Christian 15.2%,
none or unspecified 2.9%, other 0.8% (2000 census) |
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| Languages |
English (official), Creole |
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| Government Type |
Constitutional parliamentary democracy |
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| Capital |
Nassau |
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| Currency |
Bahamian dollar (BSD) |
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| Description of Flag |
Three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine,
gold, and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle based
on the hoist side |
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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Bahamas Culture
| The people and culture of the
Bahamas is very rich and authentic. Music, religion, and native
food play a crucial role on the island. Traditional music influenced
and brought over by African slaves includes, Goombay, a synthesis
of calypso, Soca, and English folk songs. In addition, something
called, working class rake and scrape is also played, which
usually involves the guitar, accordion, and shakers, made from
Poinciana trees. Religion another important and |
emphasized trait of the Bahamas is practiced by all people on the
island. A majority of the Bahamians belong to the mainline Christian
demon nation with a popular practiced folk religion called obeah.
Obeah is a system of beliefs that interact between the living and
the spirit world. Obeah is somewhat related to voodoo and Cuban
Santeria but to a lesser degree. The official language of the Bahamas
is English, which can be heard and spoken throughout the entire
island. Only a handful of people on the Bahamas speak Creole, and
those people are of Haitian decent. When visiting the island, one
can be enriched with the culture that Bahamian people share, provide,
and practice, because it is so empowering and insightful.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Bahamas Shopping
| Those of you who love to shop
will be excited to know that many items sold in the Bahamas
are duty free. Items that fall under duty free include perfumes,
leather goods, linens, crystal, photographic equipment, and
most important, the sweet nectar of Caribbean Rum. The Bahamas
has a great line and selection of jewelry from all around the
world. If you are looking for a special one of a kind piece
to take back home, you have come to the right place. The |
Bahamas has stands and swap markets outside that sell amazing gifts,
which include woodcarvings, and statues that can be bought for a bargain.
Popular items to buy on the island are straw hats and assorted woven
goods made from straw. Remember when you shop on the Bahamas bargaining
is always allowed. So keep knocking off the value until you are satisfied
with the price!
Shopping Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm in Nassau.
Some shops in Nassau close at noon on Thursday. Hours vary on the
other islands.
Banking Hours: In Nassau and Freeport/Lucaya,
Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-3 pm; Friday 9:30 am-5 pm. Hours vary in
the Out Islands.
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Bahamas Restaurants
We’ve provided listings for some of the top restaurants in
Bahamas including Freeport, St. Bathelemy, Nassau, Paradise Island
and more. You’ll find lavish gourmet restaurants, affordable
restaurants serving up good food, and everything in between. Sample
traditional Bahamas cuisine or other specialty cuisines that are
sure to make your taste buds happy.
Read reviews entered by other patrons and be sure to return to
our site to submit your own restaurant review.
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Bahamas Travel Guides
Frommer's Bahamas
Lonely Planet Bahamas
Let's Go Bahamas
Fodors Bahamas
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