Most people know Bahamas as one of the perfect get-away from the fast paced and stressful city life since it is well-known for its breath-taking beaches. But just to expand your knowledge, below are some facts about the Bahamas worth reading. These could also help you prepare what you need and what to expect before you go on to your vacation.
- The Bahamas is situated in the southwest of the Atlantic Ocean and it is near the U.S. It is made up of about 700 islands, which are low lying, and approximately fifteen of these are the major islands. The water surrounding the islands is very clear and shallow, which is where the name ‘Bahamas’ came from. But not all of the 700 islands are as gorgeous as what we imagined it to be. You cannot even live in some of them. Many of them are filled with trees and are swampy.
- Generally, the weather in the Bahamas is nice. It can be rainy between June to November and destructive hurricane could also occur.
- As of 2007, the population is approximately a little above 300,000. A mix of various origins lives in the Bahamas, such as African, British, and European.
- Majority of the population is Christian that is Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal, etc.
- The official language used is English.
- The currency used is the Bahamian dollar but the U.S. dollar is also acceptable all throughout the islands. Their official currency has the same value as the U.S. dollar.
- To get ready with the adaptors you will need for your electrical devices, the usual sockets they use are the two flat blade plugs and the flat blade plugs with round ground. The electrical current used is 120 volts 60 cycle.
- Because of the proximity of the Bahamas from the U.S., the influence of America is very evident; but African and British cultures are still widely manifested.
- The capital of the country is Nassau, which is in the New Providence island. The city proves that the Bahamas is not all about the nice beaches. They also have commercial centers with modern structures.
- All tourists, except for U.S. and Canadian citizens, should have a passport that should be valid for six months upon entry.
- The business center of the Bahamas is in Nassau. Their economy greatly depends on tourism and offshore banking. Other industries such as agriculture do not contribute a lot to their economy.