THE COUNTRY
Lucayan Indians inhabited the islands when Christopher COLUMBUS first set foot in the New World on San Salvador in 1492. British settlement of the islands began in 1647. The islands became a colony in 1783. Since attaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas has prospered through tourism, international banking, and investment management.
- Atlantis Paradise Island;
- Nassau (includes National Art Gallery, Fort Charlotte);
- Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park;
- Harbour Island;
- Castaway Cay;
- Grand Bahama;
- Andros Island;
- Treasure Cay;
- Elbow Cay
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalNassau
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Time ZoneUTC -5
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Telephone Code242
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Total Area13 880 Km2
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Population355 608
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Main LanguagesEnglish, Creole
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CurrencyBahamian dollars (BSD)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 30200
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Airports54
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Heliports1
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
African descent 90.6%, White 4.7%, mixed 2.1%, other 1.9%, unspecified 0.7% (2010 est.)
It is common for strangers to wish each other "good morning/ afternoon.
Crack Conch (sea snail) with rice and peas
High-income tourism and financial services economy; strong US bilateral relations; US supplies the vast majority of imports; struggling to recover from Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19 disruptions; recently introduced special economic recovery zones
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The Bahamas
