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Country Name

Bahamas

Country Code

BS, BHS

Country Calling Code

+1 242

Country Profile

Destination Bahamas, a country profile of the Caribbean archipelago in the northwest of West Indies. New Providence island with Bahama's capital Nassau lies about 310 km (190 mi) off the southern coast of Florida and north of Cuba. The coral-based archipelago consists of around 700 islands and islets, and more than 2,000 cays (coral reefs). Just about 30 islands are inhabited. The Bahamas share maritime borders with Cuba, Haiti, the United States, and Turks and Caicos Islands (UK).

Capital Name

Nassau on the island of New Providence.

Languages

English (official); some Creole among Haitian groups. Literacy: 93%.

Country Currency

Bahamian Dollar (BSD)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC -4h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

389,000 (2019)

Country Area

13,943 kmē. (5,383 sq. mi.);

Place to Visit

Grand Bahama Elbow Cay Pirate Museum Paradise Island Andros Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Park Long Island Downtown and Bay Street National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

News

BahamasUncensored.com Most incisive political news about and from The Bahamas. thebahamasweekly.com Bahamas News and events The Freeport News Grand Bahamas' First Newspaper. The Nassau Guardian The leading Bahamas newspaper with local news. The Tribune Bahamian daily. TV ZNS TV Government-run TV station.

Art Culture

Art | The Official Site of The Bahamas A guide to art galleries in the major islands. Arts & Culture - thebahamasweekly.com Art, music, books, and events. Antonius Roberts A portrait of a Bahamian artist. Bahamas International Film Festival A non-profit organization dedicated to providing the local community and international visitors with a diverse presentation of films from around the world. Musicians & Entertainers of The Bahamas Music of the Bahamas.

Economy Business

The gross domestic product (GDP) of the Bahamas is about 5.7 billion dollars, with tourism accounting for 50 percent, financial services for almost 20 percent, and the remainder divided between retail and wholesale, fishing, light industry, and agriculture. [1] The Central Bank of The Bahamas Official website of Central Bank of The Bahamas. Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Official website of Bahamas Chamber Of Commerce - Nassau.

Transport

Airlines Bahamasair The National Airline of The Bahamas. Bahamas Ferries Bahamas Ferries The Bahamas Marine Island Link connects Abaco, Andros, Eleuthera, Exuma, Grand Bahama, Long Island, and New Providence.

Tourism

Discover Bahamas: Abaco Islands, Andros Barrier Reef, Berry Islands, Exuma Cays, Garden of Groves, Grand Bahama, Harbour Island, Nassau, New Providence. Links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, sea parks, cruising, diving with dolphins, tours, and much more.

Education

The College of The Bahamas became the University of The Bahamas in November 2016. Image: University of The Bahamas University of The Bahamas The Bahamas' premier tertiary institution with campuses throughout the archipelago.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR BAHAMAS VISAS: Maximum Stay: 270 days May be obtained upon arrival All NON-United States passport holders with a U.S. Alien Resident Card may enter without visa BEFORE YOU GO TO BAHAMAS: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration

Additional Information

Climate: Semitropical to tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of the Gulf Stream. Government: Type: Constitutional parliamentary democracy. Independence: 10 July 1973 (from the UK). Constitution: 10 July, 1973. Religions: Baptist predominant (32%), Roman Catholic, Anglican, Evangelical Protestants, Methodist, Church of God. Natural resources: Salt, aragonite, timber, arable land. Agriculture - products: Citrus, vegetables; poultry. Exports - commodities: crawfish, aragonite, crude salt, polystyrene products

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