World Countries: Bahamas
LocationThe Bahamas are located in the Caribbean Sea in the western Atlantic Ocean between Florida and Hispaniola. Geographic FeaturesConsisting of 700 mainly coral islands and more than 2000 cays, coral reefs or small islands made of sand. Some 30 islands of the country are inhabited. ClimateSubtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters and abundant rainfall, mark the climate of the Bahamian islands. |
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The color bands on the flag of the Bahamas, pictures above, represent beaches surrounded by the sea. The triangle is representative of the initiative of the people with the color black representing their energy. [1] |
Official NameCommonwealth of the Bahamas CapitalNassau Official LanguageEnglish PopulationJuly 2011 Estimate: 313,312 |
Formation
The country was formed in 1973 after gaining independence from Britain.
Fun Fact
The Bahamas are a major tourist destination for Americans. Approximately one-third of Bahamians are employed in the tourist industry.
See also the Caribbean island countries of: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Source: 1. CIA World Factbook
