bahamas

the bahamas

Adriana Casero Blanco and Naiara Segura García 3c.

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most important places to visit

Nassau

Elbow Cay

Best place for historic architecture

Best place for nightlife

Nassau is the unchallenged nightlife capital of the Bahamas. Historically a haven for pirates and smugglers, the city's treasures now attract travelers looking for an incredible night out.

The British history of the Bahamas is most evident in Elbow Cay. The prettiest of the gorgeous Abacos islands, its epicenter is Hope Town, founded by British Loyalists in 1785 and distinguished by bougainvillea, brightly painted cottages and the iconic Elbow Reef Lighthouse

Harbour Island

Best place for celebrity spotting

Known as "Briland'' to locals and regular visitors, lovely little Harbour Island is a favorite haunt of celebrities such as George Clooney and Jessica Alba. A short water-taxi ride from parent island Eleuthera, it’s famous for colonial architecture and stunning sandscapes such as Pink Sands Beach, rose-tinted with crushed coral.

GENERAL information

Location

Languages

The Bahamas sits in the West Atlantic Ocean, 100Km south-east of Florida in the United States and 80Km north-east of Cuba.

The official language of the Bahamas is English. Many people speak an English-based creole language (Calles Bahamian Creole)

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Capital city

It has a horizontal band of aquamarine (top and bottom) and gold with the black triangle.

Nassau is the Capital City of the Bahamas and is located on New Providence Island where 70% of the island's population lives.

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Population

Currency

415,223 is the population

is the Bahamian dollar The dollar (sign: $; code: BSD) has been the currency of The Bahamas since 1966.

TYPIC FOOD

Goombay smash

Yellow Bird

Souse

Souse is a Bahamian soup and unique in the Caribbean. Its only ingredients are water, meat, lime juice, onions, peppers and celery. The meat used is usually: chicken, beef bone, pig's feet or sheep's neck... These ingredients give it a rich and very particular flavor, which is new to most travelers.

Conch fritters

The conch, a sea snail, is an icon of Bahamian gastronomy. It can be eaten in different ways, one of them being fritters. Which are prepared with finely chopped conch meat mixed with a batter made of flour and egg, and then fried in oil.

music and sport

SPORT

The sports industry in The Bahamas is vibrant and diverse. Popular sports include cricket, basketball, football, and track and field. The country is also known for its sailing, fishing, and swimming competitions. The Bahamas is home to many professional athletes, including Olympic medalists and world champions.

MUSIC

The music of the Bahamas is a reflection of generations of both hardship and celebration, mixing and fine-tuning the sounds of Reggae, Calypso, Soca, Merengue, and Goombay to form one unique tropical sound.

websites

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-places-to-visit-in-the-bahamas

https://rwbimini.com/exploring-the-distinct-culture-of-the bahamas/#:~:text=The%20music%20of%20the%20Bahamas,form%20one%20unique%20tropical%20sound.

https://www.jetlagadictos.com/especialidades-gastronomicas-bahamas

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