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Destination Bahamas, this page is about many aspects of the Caribbean islands group. Here you will find comprehensive information about the Bahamas in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history. You will have access to newspapers from the Bahamas and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Nassau and the islands of New Providence, Abaco, Andros Island, Bimini and Grand Bahamas. |
 Glass Window Bridge, Eleuthera, Bahamas © Bahamas Government |
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Commonwealth of the Bahamas | The Bahamas |
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 Flag of Bahamas Background: The Bahamas extends 760 miles from the coast of Florida on the north-west almost to Haiti on the south-east. The group consists of 700 islands, of which 30 are inhabited, and about 2,400 cays (coral reefs). When Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492 on San Salvador, The Islands Of The Bahamas were inhabited by Lucayans, a subgroup of Arawak indians. Slavery, disease and other hardships wiped out the entire tribe within 25 years of Columbus' arrival. British settlement in The Bahamas was established in 1647 by a group of English settlers in search for religious freedom, the Company of Eleutheran Adventurers, who organized a community on what is now the island of Eleuthera; in 1783 the Islands Of The Bahamas became a British colony. During the late 17th and early 18th centuries, piracy flourished in the islands because of their proximity to important shipping lanes. Today The Bahamas has become one of the world's foremost vacation resorts. Nassau is the political capital and the commercial hub of The Bahamas. Tourism and international banking and investment management accounts for more than 55% of the country's gross domestic product. related countries: United Kingdom, United States other Caribbean island nations: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico |
 Official Name: Commonwealth of the Bahamas short form: The Bahamas ISO Country Code: bs Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 13:32 Capital City: Nassau on the island New Providence. Second-largest Cities: Freeport (on Grand Bahama) Government: Type: Constitutional parliamentary democracy. Independence: 10 July 1973 (from UK). Constitution: 10 July 1973. Geography: Location: Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba. Area: 13 939 sq. km. (5 382 sq. mi.); Terrain: long, low flat coral formations with some low rounded hills. Climate: Semitropical to tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream. People: Nationality: Bahamian(s). Population (census 2000): 303 611 GNI per capita PPP: $ 19 139 (year) Ethnic groups: African 85%, European 12%, Asian and Hispanic 3%. Religions: Baptist predominant (32%), Roman Catholic, Anglican, Evangelical Protestants, Methodist, Church of God. Language: English (official); some Creole among Haitian groups. Literacy: 93%. Natural resources: Salt, aragonite, timber, arable land. Agriculture - products: Citrus, vegetables; poultry. Currency: Bahamian Dollar (BSD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of BahamasThe Commonwealth of the BahamasOfficial site of the Bahamas Government. Office of the Prime Minister Responsible for Direct Foreign Investment in the country, the Management and Disposal of Crown Estate. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responsible for the conduct of foreign policy and foreign relations both at home and abroad. Maps Map
of the BahamasPolitical map of the Bahamas.  Google
Earth The BahamasZoomable satellite view of the Bahamas. Google
Earth Nassau Zoomable satellite view of the Bahamas's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. |
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Bahamas Newsbahamasb2b.comThe latest Bahamas News headlines. BahamasUncensored.com Most incisive political news about and from The Bahamas. The Freeport News Grand Bahamas' First Newspaper. The Nassau Guardian The leading Bahamas newspaper with local news. |
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Arts & CultureAntonius RobertsA portrait of a Bahamian artist. Bahamas International Film Festival Non-profit organization dedicated to providing the local community and International visitors with a diverse presentation of films from around the world. |
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Business & EconomyThe Central Bank of The Bahamas Official website of Central Bank of The Bahamas. Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Official website of Bahamas Chamber Of Commerce - Nassau. Airline Bahamasair The National Airline of The Bahamas. |
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Destination Bahamas - Country GuidesDiscover the Bahamas: Abaco islands, Andros Barrier Reef, Berry Islands, Exuma Cays, Garden of Groves, Grand Bahama, Harbour Island, Nassau, New Providence.links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, sea parcs, cruising, diving with dolphins, tours and much more. Bahamas The official Tourism site of the Islands of the Bahamas. Grand Bahama Island Tourism The Official Web site of the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board. The Bahamas Guide.com An extensive travel and tourism guide to the Bahamas Islands. Bahamas Tourist Guide The country of 700 islands. Bahamas-Travel.info Commercial Bahamas Islands vacation travel guides. Bahamas Vacation Guide Another guide to the Bahamas, but one with the experience of years. What's On Bahamas Bahamas guide with all the "Getting There", "Getting Around", "Accommodation", "Entertainment" and etc. stuff. Abaco Islands abacoinfo.com Tourism guide to Abaco islands. |
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EducationCollege of The BahamasThe Bahamas premier tertiary institution. |
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EnvironmentBahamas National ParksPage about all the National Parks, National Reserves, and Land & Sea Parks of The Bahamas. Ecosystems Of The Bahamas Information about the ecosystems and endangered species of The Bahamas. |
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History Brief History of The Bahamas Outline of Bahma's history. |
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SearchBahamasLinksLinks to background information. Bahamas Web Directory Index of Bahamas web sites. Additional Information on BahamasBBC Country profile: BahamasGovernments on the WWW: Bahamas Open Directory Project: Bahamas Wikipedia: Bahamas The World Factbook -- Bahamas |
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