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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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What countries are near the Bahamas?
Countries that are near Bahamas include Cuba, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Cayman Islands. Cuba is the closes at 243 miles away from Bahamas.
What is the national dish of Guyana?
Pepper Pot, the national dish of Guyana, is an Amerindian meat stew which uses cassareep. Cassareep is a preservative made from grated cassava and flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar. The Amerindians developed cassareep as a way of preserving meats in the days before refrigeration. Do not refrigerate leftovers. This dish develops flavor when left over a period of days. If not refrigerated, it MUST be reheated to a boil every day. In the early days, a pepper pot was always in the kitchen, and more meat was added to it each day, keeping the pot going for years. This recipe has been halved from the original.
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.
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 is the Bahamas' zip code?
The Bahamas doesn't have zip codes, only post office box numbers. If you want to mail something to a person, you have to find out their P.O. Box number.
In what continent are the Bahamas?
Bahamas is in North America.
It is not on or in a continent is is part of a chain of islands called the West Indies in the Caribbean
We are actually in no continent, We are close to north America though, and considered apart of the Caribbean "West Indies"
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This is an interesting answer.
Per geography we learnt, does it mean islands are not part of continent ?
Isn't continent larger geography than a country ?
What is definition of island to belong a continent or not ? Isn't all islands part of some country and each country part of some continent ?
How much does it cost to go in bahama beach?
The price of an all inclusive vacation to the Bahamas will vary depending on where you are going, how long and what time of the year. They can range from $500 to $5000. It depends on many different aspects.
What sports started in the Bahamas?
Well the last person that wrote that condescending answer about soccer is wrong. While many Bahamians play soccer you must note that they have never really won any recognition on the word scene. Bahamians excel much more at Track and Field events and even softball on an international level. However, few Bahamians realize their national sport is actually cricket. Yes I said cricket. Look it up in an actual encyclopedia not wikipedia or yahoo answers (http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/The_Bahamas). Plus I learned this as a child in grade 2 along with all the other national symbols and what not.
Can you go to the Bahamas without passport in 2012?
According to the U.S. State Department:
The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.
So if you are going to the Bahamas by boat, you can use a Passport Card, but not if you are flying.
How long does it take to cruise from port canaveral to the Bahamas?
No its 2.5 hours there and about 2.5 hours back. the most important thing is the weather and to go when waves are low, has to be really planned out but it does not take that long.
What are the Bahamas common foods?
Conch is a national dish in the Bahamas, it's served 'scorched' (scored) and raw in lime juice or 'cracked' (dipped in cracker crumbs, then fried.
Crack Conch with Peas and Rice. (This dish is sometimes served with optional side dishes of potato salad, macaroni & cheese (Bahamian style - so thick, you can cut it like cake, with a knife), cole slaw and fried plantains. Crack conch with Peas & Rice is served as a main entre.
Provided by Caribbeanrestaurants.org
What are the physical features of the Bahamas?
Probably fresh fish and coconuts
The natural resources of the Bahamas are salt, aragonite, timber, and arable land.
salt, aragonite, timber (forestry and conservation lands), arable land, wetlands, freshwater resources
agriculture: mangrove forests, fruit crops (especially citrus), vegetables for export; livestock for local markets.
The economy of Bahamas depends greatly on tourism and banking
The Bahamas main natural resources are: salt, timber, aragonite, andarable land
How can you get to the Bahamas?
By airplane, cruise, or just start swimming from Miami, Florida. hehehe...
Bahamas is located in the North Atlantic Ocean on the eastern edge of the Caribbean, 72 kilometers (45 miles) southeast from Florida.
Where can someone find cheap Tommy Bahama shirts?
Tommy Bahama sells clothing through their online website. They have a store too, but they are expensive, sometimes they do have deals or run sales on certain shirts though.
You didn't say if you want new or used. You won't find Tommy Bahama in new retail stores cheap. If you want a better deal, new or used, look on ebay or any auction site. Used shirts are far cheaper. I've seen used Tommy Bahama shirts sell anywhere from $15 (which is rare) to $30 and $50. New shirts can go anywhere from $50 to $90. I currently have about 25 of their shirts, a few were new, but the majority were used. I spent anywhere from $20 to $40 each on ebay.
What is the National Emblem of The Bahamas?
The flag is a British Blue ensign bearing the emblem of the crown colony. The Coat of Arms of The Bahamas was officially adopted on December 7, 1971. It contains a shield with the national symbols as its focal point. On top of the shield is a conch shell in front of a Panache of Palm Fronds - represents the varied marine life of the island chain.
Where is Atlantis Paradise Island located?
Atlantis Paradise Island is the name of a major vacation resort on Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The Bahamas is a country consisting of a chain of islands, located southeast of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantis Paradise Island is an upscale resort featuring multiple towers, gourmet dining, and acres of waterparks.
What do people in the Bahamas like to eat?
We eat lots of seafood such as crab shrimp and other sea related animals.we grow our own food also. like:corn berrys broccoli carrots and few other things.
Crawfish (local rock lobster) conch (pronounced 'konk'), land crabs, and fish such as Grouper, Yellow Tail and Red Snapper are local and tourist favorites.
Conch (pronounced 'konk'), is a mollusk (shell fish like an oyster), is a perennial local seafood favorite. Unlike the slimy oyster the meat of conch is firm and white and is prepared in a variety of ways including conch chowder, conch stew, conch salad, popular conch fritters, and is also deep fried as "cracked conch".
Boiled fish and grits is a favorite breakfast. Boiled fish is also delicious served with homemade Island bread. Grouper is the most popular fish used for boiling. Bahamians are experts at cooking this fish which is flaky, white, tender and mild in flavor.
Other specialties include Bahamian stew fish (made with celery, onions, tomatoes, spices and fish), Bahamian crawfish, peas n' rice (consisting of pigeon peas with salt, pork or bacon, tomatoes, celery, rice, thyme and pepper) and Johnny cake (pan-cooked bread made with butter, milk, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder).
A typical Bahamian meal consists of crab and rice, delicious steamed fish, served with baked macaroni and cheese and a good helping of potato salad. This is followed by desserts such as coconut or pineapple tart, bread pudding or guava duff, a delicious dessert that is made through a laborious process of folding the fruit into the dough and boiling and is served with a sauce. This meal is topped off with a large glass of ice cold "switcha" (lemon, sugar and water mixture) or beer. Such a typical meal also explains why their are so many Bahama Mama's and why heart disease and diabetes is so rampant in the Bahamas.
A typical Bahamian Christmas meal consists of baked ham and baked turkey with stuffing, green peas and rice, yam or sweet potato, baked macaroni and cheese, potato salad, coleslaw and vegetables.
Pretty much everything
How many stars does the Atlantic Hotel in Bahamas have?
The Atlantic Hotel you are referring to is called the Atlantis Hotel. How many stars it has depends on the company doing the review. Some of the major internet sites have the hotel between 4 and 4.5 stars out of 5.
How many people visit the Bahamas each year?
atleast 2.4 million... people are very interested in the whole trip to water thing. everyone wants the beach!
What is the biggest city in the Bahamas?
Long island
cat island
exuma
freeport
inagua
acklins
abaco
eleuthera
crooked island
San Salvador
rum cay
Bimini
berry island Type your answer here...
Why is the Bahamas an archipelago?
I am from The Bahamas, so my opinion may be a bit biased. But I believe that the fact that there is no other place exactly like it in the world makes it special. I mean sure there are other Caribbean countries with similar features, but nowhere is quite the same. The fact is we have the most beaches, over 700 islands and cays and of course there is Atlantis on Paradise Island (which is awesome by the way). Those appeal to anyone from tourist to the locals. We also have a unique history. Then there are the people which I guarantee you are very different from most people you will meet (Caribbean or elsewhere). Anyway you get the point. All these things are what makes The Bahamas so special.
