 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
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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 | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
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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