Bahamas, The
Commonwealth of The Bahamas
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About Bahamas, The
As an archipelago of 700 islands and islets, the Bahamas are a famous resort for tourists. With its extensive beaches, all year-round sun and a colourfull sea life, the Bahamas are a ideal place for divers, sailors, fishers, water sports and beach lovers.
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General information
- Capital: Nassau
- Language: English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
- Climate: Tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
- Timezone: UTC −5
- Currency: 1 Bahamian dollar = 100 cents
- Electricity plugs: a b (show)
- No. of inhabitants: 321,000 (UN, 2005)
- Interl. accesscode +1242
- Toplevel domain .bs
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Good to know
Caribbean culture is mixed with a strong American influence.
Religion: Christianity
National holiday: Independence Day, 10 July (1973)
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