Bahamas
Capital
Nassau
Population
~400,000
Currency
Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Christianity (Baptist, other Protestant)
- Climate
- Tropical marine; warm and sunny year-round with a hurricane season (June to November)
Culture & History
Known for: crystal clear waters, luxury resorts, and swimming pigs
Also famous for: straw markets, Junkanoo festival, and conch
Food: Conch salad
Brief History
British colony; gained independence in 1973; relies heavily on tourism and offshore banking