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About the People
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Bahamians are very warm,
welcoming and generally a relaxed and easygoing people.
The Bahamians are know for their zest for life and
slightly reserved and conservative attitudes. Religion is inherent to life in the Bahamas. The close
affiliations with the Church filter down into everyday life, customs
and etiquette in the Bahamas, with a focus on proper education,
kindness, respect, hospitality, and common courtesy. Public
displays of affection such as hugging, and a modest kiss
between a man and a woman are acceptable. However, passionate displays
or improper and aggressively advances towards the other gender are thought to be vulgar and improper.
Cultural Attributes
Bahamians are very warm, welcoming, and generally a relaxed and easygoing people. The Bahamians are know for their zest for life and slightly reserved and conservative attitudes. Religion is inherent to life in the Bahamas. The close affiliations with the Church filter down into everyday life, customs and etiquette in the Bahamas, with a focus on proper education, kindness, respect, hospitality, and common courtesy.
Public displays of affection such as hugging, and a modest kiss between a man and a woman are acceptable. However, passionate displays or improper and aggressive advances towards the other gender are thought to be vulgar and improper.
Islands of Eternal Summer
Greetings, Gestures & Visiting
Bahamians are very friendly people who respect family and seniority. When meeting someone in the Bahamas it is proper etiquette to offer a handshake. Hugs and kissing and the informality of using first names are shown to friends and family.
Bahamians are also very open and conversational people, offering salutations and asking "How are you?" to friends and strangers alike.
Western-style of clothing is worn, with colorful costumes seen at the festivals. Bahamians are modest and conservative in their attire. Wearing swimwear anywhere other than the beach is considered disrespectful and improper attire.
When attending a Church Bahamians dressed modestly and conservatively, for tourists this would mean no tee-shirts, shorts, or tennis shoes.
Diet
Seafood is the most important part of the diet. The conch shellfish is used in many dishes. Peas with rice and Souses (dishes containing pickled meats) are staples, usually served with grits and johnny cake ( bread).
Family
Adult migration to the cities of Nassau and Freeport for tourism jobs has left many families headed by grandparents or by single parents. The primary caretaker is in charge of discipline. Adult children often give their mothers gifts or financial assistance. Traditionally it has been unusual for unmarried couples to live together however this has been changing in recent years. Middle- and upper-class Bahamian families usually employ a maid or domestic helper. Poorer families share the housework.
Recreation
The Bahamas is famed for its long sandy beaches, clear waters, and spectacular coral reefs. Diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, and sailing are popular water sports, and almost every inhabited island hosts a sailing regatta or fishing tournament each year.
Many Bahamians play and follow cricket and football (soccer), as might be expected from the islands' historical association with Britain. Basketball is growing in popularity. Bahamians also have excelled at athletics (track and field), tennis, and yachting. The Bahamas Olympic Association was formed in 1952.
Holidays
Independence Day
7/10Independence Day
Christmas Traditions
12/26Christmas
The holiday celebrations of the Bahamas, called
Junkanoo, take place on December 26th and January 1st. Between 2 am and
dawn, an enormous parade presents hundreds of people along with
dancing, music, and vibrant costumes. Each troupe selects a theme for
its costumes and members are dressed in variations of
that theme. It could be something as archaic as
Vikings or as contemporary as astronauts. The groups
short-step or merengue along the street, depending on the
music they play with their goat-skin drums, cowbells,
conchshell horns and whistles.
Junkanoo is thought to have evolved from the joyous celebrations of
Caribbean slaves when they were given several days off around Christmas
to spend with their families. Today, these celebrations similar to New
Orleans’ Mardi Gras and Brazil’s Carnival have become an important
expression of Bahamian culture.
Dates of Interest
- July 10th
How do people greet each other in The Bahamas?
A handshake is the proper way to greet someone, while hugs, kisses, and first names are reserved for friends and family. Bahamians are open and conversational, offering salutations and asking 'How are you?' to friends and strangers alike.
Do
- Offer a handshake when meeting someone
- Use first names only with friends and family
Good to know
- Bahamians respect family and seniority
- Expect friendly greetings even from strangers
What should I know about food and eating in The Bahamas?
Seafood is the most important part of the diet, with the conch shellfish used in many dishes.
Good to know
- Try staples like peas with rice and Souses (pickled meat dishes)
- These are usually served with grits and johnny cake (bread)
What are the general customs and social attitudes in The Bahamas?
Bahamians are warm, welcoming, and easygoing but also slightly reserved and conservative, with religion and the Church deeply woven into daily life. There is a strong focus on kindness, respect, hospitality, and common courtesy.
Do
- Show respect, kindness, and common courtesy
- Modest public affection like hugging or a modest kiss between a man and woman is acceptable
Don’t
- Avoid passionate public displays of affection
- Do not make improper or aggressive advances toward the other gender
How should I dress in The Bahamas?
Western-style clothing is worn, but Bahamians are modest and conservative in their attire.
Do
- Dress modestly and conservatively
- Keep swimwear to the beach
Don’t
- Do not wear swimwear anywhere other than the beach
- When attending church, avoid tee-shirts, shorts, or tennis shoes
Good to know
- Colorful costumes are seen at festivals
What is family life like in The Bahamas?
Many families are headed by grandparents or single parents due to adult migration to Nassau and Freeport for tourism jobs, and the primary caretaker handles discipline.
Good to know
- Adult children often give their mothers gifts or financial assistance
- Unmarried couples living together was traditionally unusual but is changing
- Middle- and upper-class families often employ a maid; poorer families share housework
What do people do for recreation in The Bahamas?
The Bahamas is famed for its beaches, clear waters, and coral reefs, making water sports like diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, and sailing popular.
Good to know
- Almost every inhabited island hosts a sailing regatta or fishing tournament each year
- Cricket, football (soccer), and growing basketball are followed
- Bahamians also excel at track and field, tennis, and yachting
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Sources: CountryReports
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Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism
- Travel Alert Status
- Level 4: Do Not Travel
- Currency
- 1
- Time Difference
- UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- Climate
- There are no significant seasonal changes requiring winter clothing or central heating in the Bahamas. The rainy season is from May to October with an average in Nassau of six inches per month. From November through April, the average rainfall is two inches per month. The hurricane season extends from June through November, the greatest risk being in August, September, and October. In the winter, temperatures rarely fall below 60°F, and usually reach 77°F by mid-afternoon. During the summer, temperatures fluctuate between 85–90°F in the daytime and 75°F or less in the evening. Although humidity can reach about 80% (relative humidity for September is 82%), prevailing easterly winds lessen personal discomfort. Temperatures vary from a low of 76.7°F in January to a high of 89.1°F in August. Humidity causes mildew on leather and textile products, but homes equipped with central air?conditioning or dehumidifiers neutralize the harmful effects. Rainfall often occurs in the form of fairly intense showers, frequently accompanied by strong, gusty winds. These storms are usually short and are followed by clear skies. Weather conditions can change rapidly. Statistically, a hurricane can be expected to occur in some part of the Bahamas every nine years.
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History
History
Historical Eras
Lucayan Period
500 – 1492
Arawak-speaking Lucayan people settled the Bahamian archipelago and established communities across dozens of islands. Their society was organized around fishing, agriculture, and trade. The arrival of Christopher Columbus on San Salvador in 1492 marked the catastrophic end of this era, as Spanish slave traders subsequently seized the entire Lucayan population for labor in Hispaniola, extinguishing the indigenous civilization within a generation.
Spanish & Pirate Era
1492 – 1717
Spain claimed the Bahamas but largely neglected the depopulated islands, leaving a power vacuum that attracted pirates and privateers. English and Bermudan settlers, including the Eleutheran Adventurers, established the first permanent European settlement in 1647. By the early 1700s, Nassau had become a notorious pirate haven, home to figures such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, earning the archipelago the reputation of a 'Pirate Republic.'
British Crown Colony
1717 – 1834
Britain formally established the Bahamas as a Crown Colony in 1717, appointing Woodes Rogers—himself a former privateer—as the first Royal Governor, who swiftly expelled the pirates and imposed order. American Loyalists fleeing the Revolutionary War arrived in large numbers after 1783, bringing enslaved Africans and plantation agriculture. The era closed with the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire in 1834, fundamentally reshaping Bahamian society.
Colonial Development
1834 – 1964
Following emancipation, the Bahamas evolved slowly under continued British rule, its economy periodically boosted by proximity to the United States. The islands served as a center for Confederate blockade-running during the American Civil War and for rum-running during U.S. Prohibition in the 1920s. The establishment of a free trade area in 1955 and the growth of tourism began transforming the economy away from its earlier dependence on contraband and subsistence activity.
Self-Government & Independence
1964 – 1973
A new constitution in 1964 granted the Bahamas internal self-government, setting the stage for full sovereignty. The Progressive Liberal Party, led by Lynden Pindling, rose to political dominance and championed majority rule in a society long governed by a white merchant elite known as the 'Bay Street Boys.' On July 10, 1973, the Bahamas achieved full independence within the Commonwealth, ending more than 250 years of British colonial authority.
Independent Nation
1973 – present
Since independence, the Bahamas has developed into one of the Caribbean's most prosperous nations, anchored by tourism and a sophisticated international banking and financial services sector. The country has faced persistent challenges including its role as a major transshipment corridor for narcotics bound for the United States and vulnerability to Atlantic hurricanes. Successive governments have worked to diversify the economy and strengthen regional partnerships while maintaining the Bahamas' status as a stable parliamentary democracy.
Overview
The late 1600s to the early 1700s were the golden age for pirates and privateers. Many famous pirates--including Sir Francis Drake and Blackbeard--used the islands of The Bahamas as a base. The numerous islands and islets with their complex shoals and channels provided excellent hiding places for the plundering ships near well-traveled shipping lanes. The first Royal Governor, a former pirate named Woodes Rogers, brought law and order to The Bahamas in 1718 when he expelled the buccaneers.
During the American Revolution, American colonists loyal to the British flag settled in The Bahamas. These Loyalists and new settlers from Britain brought Colonial building skills and agricultural expertise. Until 1834, when Britain abolished slavery, they also brought slaves, importing the ancestors of many modern Bahamians from Western Africa.
Proximity to the U.S. continued to provide opportunity for illegal shipping activity. In the course of the American Civil War, The Bahamas prospered as a center of Confederate blockade-running. During Prohibition, the islands served as a base for American rumrunners. Today, the Bahamas is a major transshipment point for narcotics on the way to the U.S.
Bahamians achieved self-government through a series of constitutional and political steps, attaining internal self-government in 1964 and full independence within the Commonwealth on July 10, 1973. Since independence, The Bahamas has continued to develop into a major tourist and financial services center.
Timeline of Key Events
1492 – 1815
The island called San Salvador
The island called San Salvador by Christopher Columbus when he first set foot in the new world in 1492 is believed to be one of the Bahamas.
1629
The Bahamas were part of the territories in the Americas
The Bahamas were part of the territories in the Americas granted by King Charles I. to Sir Robert Heath.
1666
Colonisation of New Providence Island begins.
Colonisation of New Providence Island begins.
1670
The Carolina Company
The Carolina Company acquired a grant of the islands from Charles II.
1671
The Bahamas were given a governor and a parliament.
The Bahamas were given a governor and a parliament.
1717
Bahamas become a British crown colony.
Bahamas become a British crown colony.
1783
Treaty of Paris
Spain cedes the Bahamas to Britain in accordance with the Treaty of Paris after briefly occupying the islands the previous year.
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View expanded historyInteresting Facts
Interesting Facts
The Exuma Islands have been the location for James Bond films, not once, but twice!
There was once an undersea post office in the Bahamas
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View all interesting factsGeography and Environment
Geography and Environment
- Terrain
- long, flat coral formations with some low rounded hills
- Climate
- There are no significant seasonal changes requiring winter clothing or central heating in the Bahamas. The rainy season is from May to October with an average in Nassau of six inches per month. From November through April, average rainfall is two inches per month. The hurricane season extends from June through November, the greatest risk being in August, September, and October. In the winter, temperatures rarely fall below 60°F, and usually reach 77°F by mid-afternoon. During the summer, temperatures fluctuate between 85–90°F in the daytime and 75°F or less in the evening. Although humidity can reach about 80% (relative humidity for September is 82%), prevailing easterly winds lessen personal discomfort. Temperatures vary from a low of 76.7°F in January to a high of 89.1°F in August. Humidity causes mildew on leather and textile products, but homes equipped with central air‑conditioning or dehumidifiers neutralize the harmful effects. Rainfall often occurs in the form of fairly intense showers, frequently accompanied by strong, gusty winds. These storms are usually short and are followed by clear skies. Weather conditions can change rapidly. Statistically, a hurricane can be expected to occur in some part of the Bahamas every nine years.
- Natural Hazards
- hurricanes and other tropical storms cause extensive flood and wind damage
- Current Environmental Issues
- coral reef decay; solid waste disposal
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View full geographyPeople & Demographics
People & Demographics
Religion
Languages Spoken
English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
- Creole
- English
Population
- Population
- 310,426
- Population: Male/Female
- male: 190,100 female: 220,762
- Population Distribution
- most of the population lives in urban areas, with two-thirds living on New Providence Island where Nassau is located
- Urban Population
- urban population: 83.6% of total population rate of urbanization: 1.02% annual rate of change
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- 280,000 NASSAU (capital)
- Nationality Noun
- noun: Bahamian(s) adjective: Bahamian
- Ethnic Groups
- African descent 90.6%, White 4.7%, mixed 2.1%, other 1.9%, unspecified 0.7%
- Language Note
- English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
Education
- Literacy Definition
- age 15 and over can read and write
Health Information
- Life Expectancy at Birth
- total population: 76.7 years male: 75.1 years female: 78.4 years
- Alcohol consumption per capita
- total: 9.48 liters of pure alcohol beer: 3.66 liters of pure alcohol wine: 1.43 liters of pure alcohol spirits: 4.08 liters of pure alcohol other alcohols: 0.31 liters of pure alcohol
- Tobacco Use
- total: 10.6% male: 18.8% female: 2.4%
- Infant Mortality Rate
- total: 9.4 deaths/1,000 live births male: 10.5 deaths/1,000 live births female: 8.2 deaths/1,000 live births
Life Expectancy
- Life Expectancy at Birth
- total population: 76.7 years male: 75.1 years female: 78.4 years
- Median Age
- total: 30.7 years male: 30.6 years female: 30.7 years
- Age Structure
- 0-14 years: 21.4% (male 41,675/female 46,363) 15-64 years: 70% (male 132,626/female 154,866) 65 years and over: 8.6% (male 15,799/female 19,533)
- Infant Mortality Rate
- total: 9.4 deaths/1,000 live births male: 10.5 deaths/1,000 live births female: 8.2 deaths/1,000 live births
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View full people and societyGovernment & Politics
Government & Politics
Country Identity
- Country Name
- TheBahamas
- Full Country Name
- Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Government Structure
- Government Type
- constitutional parliamentary democracy
- Legal System
- based on English common law
- Executive Branch
- chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Arthur D. HANNA (since 1 February 2006) head of government: Prime Minister Perry CHRISTIE (since 3 May 2002) and Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia PRATT (since 7 May 2002) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
- Legislative Branch
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (16-member body appointed by the governor general upon the advice of the prime minister and the opposition leader for five-year terms) and the House of Assembly (40 seats; members elected by direct popular vote to serve five-year terms); the government may dissolve the Parliament and call elections at any time elections: last held 1 May 2002 (next to be held by May 2007) election results: percent of vote by party - PLP 50.8%, FNM 41.1%, independents 5.2%; seats by party - PLP 29, FNM 7, independents 4
- Judicial Branch
- Supreme Court; Court of Appeal; magistrates courts
- Suffrage
- 18 years of age; universal
- Constitution
- 10-Jul-73
- Independence
- 10 July 1973 (from UK)
- National Holiday
- Independence Day, 10 July (1973)
Capital City
- Capital Name
- Nassau
- Capital - geographic coordinate
- 25 05 N, 77 21 W
- Capital Time Difference
- UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time)
named after William III (1650-1702), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland, who was a member of the House of Nassau
Military
Branches: Royal Bahamas Defense Force: Land Force, Navy, Air Wing
Embassy / Diplomatic Mission
U.S. Embassy Nassau
42 Queen Street
Telephone: 242-322-1181
Emergency after-hours telephone: 242-357-7004
Facsimile: 242-356-7174
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View full government detailsEconomy
Economy
The Bahamas is a stable, developing nation with an economy heavily dependent on tourism and financial services. Tourism, including tourism-driven construction and related activities, accounts for roughly 50% of GDP and directly or indirectly employs about half of the archipelago's labor force. The sector was devastated by Hurricane Dorian in 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which caused GDP to contract sharply, but tourism rebounded strongly beginning in 2022, with visitor arrivals reaching record highs and helping restore economic growth.
Financial services constitute the second-most important sector, accounting for approximately 15% of GDP. The industry has faced ongoing pressure from international regulatory bodies, including the OECD and the European Union, which have pushed The Bahamas to adopt stricter standards on tax transparency, anti-money laundering, and economic substance requirements. These changes have led some international businesses to relocate, though the government continues efforts to modernize the sector and preserve its competitiveness.
Manufacturing and agriculture together contribute less than 10% of GDP and show limited growth, despite government incentives. The country imports most of its food and consumer goods, leaving it vulnerable to global price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions.
Overall growth prospects remain closely tied to the tourism sector, which depends heavily on the United States, the source of roughly 80% of visitors. To diversify the economy, the government has promoted initiatives in fintech and digital services, including the 2020 launch of the Sand Dollar, the world's first nationally issued central bank digital currency. Climate change resilience, public debt reduction, and energy reform remain key long-term challenges for the Bahamian economy.
Snapshot
- Currency Name and Code
- Bahamian dollars (BSD)
- GDP — official exchange rate
- $5,783,000,000 (USD)
- GDP Real Growth Rate
- 3.5%
- GDP by Sector
- agriculture: 3% industry: 7% services: 90%
Banknotes
Budget & Public Finance
- Fiscal Year
- 1 July - 30 June
- Annual Budget
- $1,030,000,000 (USD)
- External Debt
- $342,600,000 (USD)
- Economic Aid
- $9,800,000 (USD)
Labor, Industry & Trade
- Labor Force by Occupation
- tourism 50%; other services 40%; industry 5%; agriculture 5% (1999 est.)
- Industries
- tourism, banking, e-commerce, cement, oil refining and transshipment, salt, rum, aragonite, pharmaceuticals, spiral-welded steel pipe
- Agriculture Products
- citrus, vegetables; poultry
- Export Commodities
- fish and crawfish; rum, salt, chemicals; fruit and vegetables
- Export Partners
- US 37.8%, Germany 11.8%, Spain 10.4%, Peru 8.6%, France 7.1%, Mexico 4.2%
- Import Commodities
- machinery and transport equipment, manufactures, chemicals, mineral fuels; food and live animals
- Import Partners
- US 18.4%, South Korea 18.3%, Germany 10.5%, Norway 9.2%, Japan 9.1%, Italy 6.6%, Venezuela 4.1%
Energy
- Oil Production
- 0 bbl/day
- Oil Consumption
- 23,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves
- 0 bbl/day
- Natural Gas Production
- 0 cu m
- Natural Gas Consumption
- 0 cu m
- Natural Gas Imports
- 0 cu m
- Natural Gas Exports
- 0 cu m
- Natural Gas Reserves
- 0 cu m
Communications
- Telephone System
- General Assessment: modern facilities Domestic: totally automatic system; highly developed; the Bahamas Domestic Submarine Network links 14 of the islands and is designed to satisfy the increasing demand for voice and broadband Internet services International: country code - 1-242; landing point for the Americas Region Caribbean Ring System (ARCOS-1) fiber-optic submarine cable that provides links to South and Central America, parts of the Caribbean, and the US; satellite earth stations - 2
- Internet Country Code
- .bs
News & Weather
News & Weather
Current Weather
Latest News
Jamaican teen pleads guilty to injuring ex-boyfriend in Bahamas - Jamaica Observer
Jamaica Observer · 3h ago
Carnival Corporation Expands Surplus Meal Donation Program to The Bahamas - The Maritime Executive
The Maritime Executive · 7h ago
This Luxury Airline Is Reshaping the South Florida-to-The-Bahamas Travel Experience - Caribbean Journal
Caribbean Journal · 1d ago
Guyana secures a come-from-behind win over the Bahamas - Guyana Chronicle
Guyana Chronicle · 2d ago
Puerto Rico Teams Up with Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Cozumel, Cayman Islands and More Destinations in Pushing Caribbean Tourism Towards Record Breaking Cruise Travel Demand Due to Tax Free Travel, Low Port Charges and Private Island Expe - Travel And Tour World
Travel And Tour World · 3d ago
Carnival’s Meal Program Reaches Bahamas - Cruise Industry News
Cruise Industry News · 6h ago
Bahamas plane crash that killed 10 included musicians and a DJ, union says - AP News
AP News · 8d ago
Coast Guard seizes dinghy in Bahamas that Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" of - CBS News
CBS News · 46d ago
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Climate Overview
There are no significant seasonal changes requiring winter clothing or central heating in the Bahamas. The rainy season is from May to October with an average in Nassau of six inches per month. From November through April, the average rainfall is two inches per month. The hurricane season extends from June through November, the greatest risk being in August, September, and October.
In the winter, temperatures rarely fall below 60°F, and usually reach 77°F by mid-afternoon. During the summer, temperatures fluctuate between 85–90°F in the daytime and 75°F or less in the evening. Although humidity can reach about 80% (relative humidity for September is 82%), prevailing easterly winds lessen personal discomfort. Temperatures vary from a low of 76.7°F in January to a high of 89.1°F in August. Humidity causes mildew on leather and textile products, but homes equipped with central air?conditioning or dehumidifiers neutralize the harmful effects.
Rainfall often occurs in the form of fairly intense showers, frequently accompanied by strong, gusty winds. These storms are usually short and are followed by clear skies. Weather conditions can change rapidly. Statistically, a hurricane can be expected to occur in some part of the Bahamas every nine years.
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