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Christopher Columbus called the island "Baja Mar" meaning shallow sea. During his expedition he noticed that the coral reefs, and sandy shoals in the island that makes it difficult for their ship to navigate. Thus, the name of the Bahamas Island was taken from this name. The word Bahamas means "the island of the shallow sea".
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How do you become an ex-patriot in the Bahamas?
You cannot become an 'ex-patriot' anywhere, as there's no such word! But you can become an expatriate.
When did the Bahamas become a country?
The Bahamas gained independence from the UK in 1973
In what year did Bahamas become independent?
1973
When did the Bahamas become a member of the U.N.?
in 1981
Did dinosaurs ever live in the Bahamas?
When the dinosaurs were on the Earth the Bahamas did not exist. They lived on a super continent called Pangaea, so the answer is yes. The dinosaurs did live on what would become the Bahamas.
What is the capital of Bahamas and can the word be translated as a spanish word?
It's Nassau, which is the same word in Spanish
Why did they call the Bahamas the Bahamas?
It's from the Spanish word "bajamar" which translates into shallow water. The entire archipelago of The Bahamas is in relatively shallow water for being in the Atlantic Ocean. Google "bahamas nasa" in images and you'll see why this name is fitting...
How can disadvantages can become advantages in the Bahamas?
don wrry bout i get mi ansa
When did the buccaneers in the Bahamas become pirates?
because they were tired of selling meat and they were stupid
How did Nassau become a city?
Nassau became a city because of the Church's in The Bahamas.
How many bjc and bgcse do you need to become a custom officer of the bahamas?
5 bgcse
How does a Bill Become a Law in the Bahamas?
I am not sure that this is correct but it is turn by passing through many parts of the government
