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It is a commonwealth. The Bahamas is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy headed by Queen Elizabeth II.

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What is the nationality of the Bahama islands?

The Bahamas became a British Crown Colony in 1718


Why is English Bahamas offical language?

Because The Bahamas is a former British colony and current member of the Commonwealth of Nations.


Was King George III the king of the Bahamas?

He wasnt King of the Bahamas, but he was King of the UK while the Bahamas was a colony. It's like the Queen today: Bermuda is a British Colony today, and she is the Queen of the UK and its overseas territories, but she isn't seperately Queen of Bermuda.


Which government was in control of the Bahamas before crown colony?

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How similar in operation were the crown colony and proprietary government in the Bahamas?

of war


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Why do bahamians celerbrate emancipation day?

because The Bahamas was once a British colony where the institution of slavery was practiced.


Is Aruba part of the Bahamas?

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How many years the Bahamas under Britain rule?

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Did Bahamas have slave working on it?

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When did The Bahamas became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations?

The Bahamas became a British colony in the year 1718. Today, the island country consists of more than 7000 islands.


What type of government does the Bahamas have?

The Bahamas is governed by an old Parliament Democracy with a Prime Minster as the head of the Executive Branch. Over 270 years of uninterrupted change in form of government, makes The Bahamas one of the most stable countries in the world. Prior to it's independence in 1973, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas was a British Colony.