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Bahamas
Bahamas
Country Profile
Capital City: Nassau on the island New Providence.
Other Cities: Freeport (on Grand Bahama)
Local Time: UTC -4h
Geography:
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).
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.
Government:
Type: Constitutional parliamentary democracy.
Independence: 10 July 1973 (from UK). Constitution: 10 July 1973.
People:
Nationality: Noun and adjective--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%.
Business
Currency: Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Natural resources: Salt, aragonite, timber, arable land. Agriculture -
products: Citrus, vegetables; poultry.
Internet Sites
Official Sites of Bahamas
The Commonwealth
of the Bahamas
Official 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 Bahamas
Political map of the Bahamas.
Map of Central America and the Caribbean
Reference map of Central America and the Caribbean.
News
bahamasb2b.com
The 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.
Arts & Culture
Antonius
Roberts
A 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.
Business & Economy
The Central
Bank of The Bahamas
Bahamas
Chamber of Commerce
Airline
Bahamasair
The National Airline of The Bahamas.
Destination Bahamas - Country Guides
Discover the Bahamas: Abaco islands, Andros Barrier Reef, Berry Islands,
Exuma Cays, Garden of Groves, Grand Bahama, Harbour Island, Nassau, New
Providence
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.
abacoinfo.com
Tourism guide to Abaco islands.
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.
Grand
Bahama Island Tourism
The Official Web site of the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board.
What's On
Bahamas
Bahamas guide with all the "Getting There", "Getting Around",
"Accommodation", "Entertainment" and etc. stuff.
Education
College of The Bahamas
The Bahamas premier tertiary institution.
Environment
Bahamas National Parks
Page 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.
History
Bahamian history
The history of The Bahamas from the Lucayan Indians era till today.
Grand Bahama Island History
Overview of the history of "Gran Bajamar".
Pirates of the Bahamas
During the Golden Age of Piracy, the Islands of the Bahamas were home to
some of the most infamous cutthroats to ever hoist the Jolly Roger.
Search
BahamasLinks
Links to background information.
Bahamas Web Directory
Index of Bahamas web sites.
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