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Bahamas

Officially the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, this country consists of 29 islands, 2,387 islets and 661 cays. The Bahamas is a sovereign independent country with a population of about 330,000. Its capital is Nassau.

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Are the Bahamas coral or volcanic islands?

No. The Bahama are made of limestone, with much of the material coming from old coral reefs.

How old do you have to be to drink at coco cay Bahamas?

By yourself you have to be 18 but if your legal guardian decides to bring you or you have their consent you can go at any age.

How close is the water to the Bahamas?

It depends on how you are going there, The distance is 310 miles so its probably less then an hour flight.

How many governor generals have there been since the Bahamas became independent in 1973?

Since the Bahamas became independent in 1973, there have been nine Governor-Generals who serve as the vice-regals of the the Bahamian Monarchy (with Elizabeth II as the current reigning monarch). The Governor-Generals who have served since 1973 are:

Milo Butler (August 1st, 1973 - January 22nd, 1979)

Gerald Cash (January 22nd, 1979 - June 25th, 1988)

Henry Milton Taylor (June 26th, 1988 - January 1st, 1992)

Clifford Darling (January 2nd, 1992 - January 2nd, 1995)

Orville Turnquest (January 3rd, 1995 - November 13th, 2001)

Ivy Dumont (November 13th, 2001 - November 30th, 2005)

Paul Adderley (December 1st, 2005 - February 1st, 2006)

Arthur Dion Hanna (February 1st, 2006 - April 14th, 2010)

Arthur Foulkes (April 14th, 2010 - July 8th, 2014)

Marguerite Pindling (July 8th, 2014 - Present)

What are some famous landmarks of the bahamas?

Some of the famous landmarks of Bahamas include:

Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Center in Nassau

Fort Charlotte

Villa Doyle, National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

The Pompey Museum at Vendue House

Versailles Garden and French Cloister

Fragrance of the Bahamas Perfume Factory

Lucayan National Park

Dixon Hill Lighthouse, San Salvador

Fortune Hill Plantation, San Salvador

Cat Island - Hermitage on Mt. Alvernia

Crooked Island Caves, Long Island

What are the Bahamas known as?

Officially the Bahamas are known as the Commonwealth of the Bahamas,

What is the gas mileage on a Ford car in the Bahamas?

The cost of gas in the Bahamas averages about $1.47 per liter. This averages out to be about $5.49 per gallon.

What biome is the Bahamas in?

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What is the capital of andros in Bahamas?

There are two islands called Andros: one in the Bahamas and one (the original) in Greece:

The capital of the Greek island (region) is also called Andros.

Andros is the largest island in the Bahamas and has four districts, each with a local seat:

North Andros- Nicholls Town

Central Andros - Fresh Creek

Mangrove Cay - Mangrove Cay

South Andros - Kemps Bay

Are banks open during the Bahamas holidays?

Bank hours in the Bahamas generally are during the week from mid morning until the afternoon. Banks are not open on weekends. Depending on the holiday, the banks may be closed. ATMs are open 24 hours a day and are located throughout the islands.

Can you buy codeine over the counter in Bahamas?

yep. co- codamol, but it is combined with paracetamol, which is called acetaminophen in the U.S. It's like 8mg codeine with 500 mg acetaminophen.

You can also purchase Panadol Ultra, with 500mg paracetamol and 12.8mg codeine and Rokacet Plus, with 500mg paracetamol, 15mg codeine, and 50mg caffeine (similar to Tylenol #2) without a prescription in The Bahamas, but ONLY at a pharmacy.

What do the Bahamas Celebrate?

National Holidays in the Bahamas are:

  • New Years Day January 1
  • Good Friday Friday before Easter
  • Easter Monday Monday after Easter
  • Whit Monday 7th Monday after Easter
  • Labor Day first Friday in June
  • Independence Day July 10
  • Emancipation Day first Monday in August
  • Discovery Day second Sunday in October
  • Christmas Day December 25
  • Boxing Day December 26

How far away in distance is freeport Bahamas from Nassau Bahamas?

There no islands in the Bahamas by the names of Freeport and Nassau. Your question should have been ..how long is the island of Grand Bahama? Approximately 90 miles, The largest center of population is Freeport with a population at one time of over 45,000. The capital of Grand Bahama incidently is West End.

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas(the country). It is also the capital city of New Providence which is some 21 miles long by 7 miles wide.

What do you call people living in the Bahamas?

Bahamian

Sources: http://www.geography-site.co.uk/pages/countries/demonyms.html

What is a song in the Bahamas?

they listen to regga and staldrum

Are there any AA meetings in Abaco Bahamas?

AA is alive and well in Nasau, Bahamas:

THE NASSAU GROUP MEETS: DAILY AT 6:00 PM AT THE MEETING HOUSE ON ROSETTA STREET (ALSO 10;00AM ON SATURDAYS.

THE KIRK GROUP MEETS: MONDAY & THURSDAY @ 6:00PM @ THE KIRK DOWNTOWN NASSAU.

THE CABLE BEACH GROUP MEETS: WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY @ THE NEW PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY CENTER (NPCC) ON BLAKE ROAD.

The TGIF group meets: Fridays @ 6:00pm @ Sacred Heart catholic church on Shirley Street.

What is the highest temperature recorded in The Bahamas?

The highest recorded temperature in the Bahamas occurs usually in June. The temperature is usually about 102. That is the highest.