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Bahamas

History

English settlers from Bermuda founded a colony in the Bahamas.
The islands became a British Crown colony placed the territory under outside administration.
The Bahamas gained internal self-government expanded local self-rule.
The Bahamas became independent.
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CapitalNassau
Population398k
Area13,943 km2
CurrencyBahamian dollar

Short facts

RegionCaribbean
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneEST (UTC-5)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Exuma Swimming Pigs: A beach where wild pigs swim out to greet visiting boats.
  • Blue Holes: The Great Blue Hole and Dean's Blue Hole offer legendary diving.
  • Nassau Old Town: Colonial buildings, straw markets and pastel-coloured architecture.

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Planning questions

What is Bahamas known for?Exuma Swimming Pigs, Blue Holes, Nassau Old Town.
What is the capital?Nassau.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?10 July.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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Food & drink

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Known for

Exuma Swimming PigsBlue HolesNassau Old TownNassauStreet foodPina colada
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