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BF Flag  The Bahamas —  (bə hä´məz)
About The People

Did You Know... The Exuma Islands have been the location for James Bond films, not once, bu  »» More

Eating & Recipes... Seafood is the most important part of the diet. The conch shellfish is used  »» More

Fashion... Western style of clothing is worn, with colorful costumes seen at the festi  »» More

Socializing... Bahamians are very warm, welcoming and generally  a relaxed and easyg  »» More

Family... Adult migration to the cities of Nassau and Freeport for tourism jobs has l  »» More

Sports & Recreation... The Bahamas is famed for its long sandy beaches, clear waters, and spe  »» More

World Region: The Caribbean
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The Bahamas History
In 1492, Christopher Columbus made his first landfall in the Western Hemisphere in The Bahamas. Spanish slave traders later captured native Lucayan Indians to work in gold mines in Hispaniola, and within 25 years, all Lucayans perished. In 1647, a group of English and Bermudan religious refugees, the  »» More
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Capital Cities... Nassau
Population: 310,426
GDP: $9,084,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 13,940 (sq km) 5,382 (sq mi)
Currency: Bahamian dollar
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