The Bahamas
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas By:Jericka Guy
General Information
Capital- Nassau
Major Cites-
•Lucaya
•Freeport
•West End
•Cooper's Town
Official Language- English (Bahamian English)
The Flag
A black triangle located on the left side with the tip pointing in. Over top of three turquoise and gold stripes, the two turquoise on the outmost sides with the gold in the middle.
Gold= sun and sand
Blue= sea and water
Black triangle= people moving forward together
History
The Bahamas was controlled by Britan up until 1973 when they gained independence on July 10.
Geography
Location- The Bahamas is located off the east coast of Florida, in the North Alantic Ocean.
Features- •flat with small hills •no river •archipelago •surrounded by ocean
Political and Economical Info
Leader- Prime Minister Perry Christie
Government- Parliamentary Democracy
Currency- Bahamian Dollar
Economic System- Capitalism
Tourist Destination
Why visit?- Historic sightseeing, fantastic beaches, and diving experiences.
What to see- If visiting during the right time take part in Junkanoo. Fort Charlotte is the largest fort in The Bahamas. Also visit an assortment of beaches.
Fun Facts
• There are 700 islands, 40 are populated.
• The song "Who Let the Dogs Out" was made by a Bahamian group called the Baha Men.
• The Bahamas are one of the Caribbean's richest countries
• The Bahamas were once a favorite place for pirates to hide their treasure.
Citation URLs
- http://www.geonames.org/BS/largest-cities-in-bahamas.html
- http://www.infoplease.com/country/bahamas.html?pageno=2
- http://www.bahamas.com/about-bahamas
- http://thebahamasguide.com/facts/geography/
- http://www.bahamas.co.uk/trade/why-the-bahamas/grand-bahama-island/reasons-to-go
- http://travel.usnews.com/Bahamas/Things_To_Do/
- http://www.travelandleisure.com/local-experts/bahamas/top-5-historic-sites-in-nassau-in-the-bahamas
- http://www.bahamas4kids.com/bahamas-facts.html
- https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bf.html