Bahamas
Facts, information, and fun!
Physical Features
No rivers
The world’s 3rd longest barrier reef
5% of the world’s coral life can be found in the Bahamas
Clearest waters in the world with 200 ft of clear water
109 species of birds breed in the waters of Bahamas
120 plant species that are only found in the Bahamas
Many whales and dolphins are found there
- Bird watching areas all over
How did the Bahamas gain independence?
How do these features affect the people of the country?
They could use some of that clear water and use it for their country. (Dishes, bathing, drinking, and many others.)
Swim in the Bahamas, swim with the dolphins.
- A lot of tourists could come since it is a very pretty and relaxing place
Population
Climate
August is the hottest month
June is the month with the most precipitation
- Average temperature is 64°-90° F (It very rarely goes below 57° or above 93°
Ethnic/Racial Groups
Black- 85%
White- 12%
- Asian & Hispanic- 3%
African Descent
Small mixed group of European & African heritage
Small number of descendants of English pioneer settlers and loyalist refugees from the American Revolution.
Problems that Bahamas currently faces
- Coral reef decay
- Waste disposal
- Water pollution
Land Clearing-
Land clearing threatens the habitats of the nation's wild
Major Products
Citrus
Poultry
vegetables
- spiral-welded steel pipe
Government and Leaders
Economy
Future Problems
Industries
Banking
Oil Bunkering
Maritime Industries
Transshipment
Salt
Rum
Aragonite
Pharmaceuticals
How are the bahamas ruled?
Head of government- Prime Minister: Perry Christie
Head of state- Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor-General: Dame Marguerite Pindling