The Bahamas, also known as the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is an archipelago which is flocked by tourists and vacationers from across the world. Constituting of two thousand cays and seven hundred islands, the archipelago of The Bahamas is a North American country which is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
Boasting of a parliamentary democratic government, the capital of The Bahamas is Nassau. The Bahamas constitute of a total area of 13, 878 square kilometers.
History of The Bahamas:
Though the origin of the archipelago can be traced back to the 7th Century, detailed history can be acquired after the Bahamas became a British colony in 1717. In 1964, the archipelago was made into self-governing islands and a couple of years later in 1967 the Bahamas became fully independent.
Geography of The Bahamas:
The gateway to the Bahamas is the island of Bimini. Other prominent islands of the Bahamas are the Grand Bahama, Great Inagua, Andros Island, Acklins, Cat Island, San Salvador Islands, Crooked Island, Exuma and Mayaguana. The geographical location of The Bahamas, also affects the climate of the islands which is basically sub-tropical to tropical in nature.
Culture of The Bahamas:
While traveling across the islands of the Bahamas, one will notice that the Bahamian culture is essentially a fusion of African and European influences. The African influences are basically found in the local cuisine, the dialect and religious beliefs and practices. One of the other aspects of the Bahamian culture is its music which is known as Junkanoo. Local practices such as Asue Drawing and Bush Medicine also form an integral part of the Bahamas' culture.
Cuisines of The Bahamas:
Another cultural aspect of the island nation is the cuisine. Seafood preparations form the most important part of the Bahamian diet. Conch, a type of ocean mollusk is an integral part of local cuisines of the Bahamas.
Holidays in The Bahamas:
Comprising of a total of 700 islands, the country celebrates a large number of public holidays when one can plan a tour to the Bahamas. A few of the prominent listed holidays when the entire island nation is at a halt are the Independence Day on July 10, Labour Day, New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Columbus Day, Christmas, Emancipation Day.
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