Bahamas

Country Bahamas
Capital Nassau
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Bahamian dollar(BSD)
Languages English

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Lucayan Indians inhabited the islands when Christopher COLUMBUS first set foot in the New World on San Salvador in 1492. British settlement of the islands began in 1647; the islands became a colony in 1783. Since attaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas have prospered through tourism and international banking and investment management. Because of its geography, the country is a major transshipment point for illegal drugs, particularly shipments to the US and Europe, and its territory is used for smuggling illegal migrants into the US.

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Bahamas - Wikipedia
Bahamas - CIA World Fact Book
Bahamas - BBC
Bahamas - Timeline - BBC

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Mexico, Bahamas, Jamaica, Bermuda, and Cayman Islands See Travel Disruptions as Hurricane Erin Moves Offshore Threatening US East Coast With Powerful Waves, Rip Currents and Coastal Flooding - Travel And Tour WorldMexico, Bahamas, Jamaica, Bermuda, and Cayman Islands See Travel Disruptions as Hurricane Erin Moves Offshore Threatening US East Coast With Powerful Waves, Rip Currents and Coastal Flooding  Travel And Tour World

Shell, Focol award contract for LNG-to-power project in Bahamas - LNG PrimeShell, Focol award contract for LNG-to-power project in Bahamas  LNG Prime

Two vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private island - Fox NewsTwo vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private island  Fox News

U.S. tourist attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas - CBS NewsU.S. tourist attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas  CBS News

Caribbean, Bahamas on alert as Erin set to strengthen into hurricane - AccuWeatherCaribbean, Bahamas on alert as Erin set to strengthen into hurricane  AccuWeather

Hurricane Erin could bring dangerous seas as it grows near the Bahamas - ReutersHurricane Erin could bring dangerous seas as it grows near the Bahamas  Reuters

Two Carnival cruise guests drown at new Bahamas resort on same day - The GuardianTwo Carnival cruise guests drown at new Bahamas resort on same day  The Guardian

Two cruise passengers drowned within hours of each other on Carnival’s new private island in the Bahamas - The IndependentTwo cruise passengers drowned within hours of each other on Carnival’s new private island in the Bahamas  The Independent

The 25 Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas of 2025 - Travel + LeisureThe 25 Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas of 2025  Travel + Leisure

2 Carnival Cruise Passengers Die at Newly Opened Luxury Resort - People.com2 Carnival Cruise Passengers Die at Newly Opened Luxury Resort  People.com

Holiday horror in Bahamas: 63-year-old American tourist severely injured in shark attack while spearfishi - The Times of IndiaHoliday horror in Bahamas: 63-year-old American tourist severely injured in shark attack while spearfishi  The Times of India

Two Americans in their 70s drown at Carnival’s Bahamas Island - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTwo Americans in their 70s drown at Carnival’s Bahamas Island - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Nikkiso selected for LNG-to-Power project in Bahamas - LNG IndustryNikkiso selected for LNG-to-Power project in Bahamas  LNG Industry

Nikkiso to supply LNG equipment for Bahamas power project - gasworldNikkiso to supply LNG equipment for Bahamas power project  gasworld

Bahamas v Bermuda | Match Highlights | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Americas Regional Final - ICCBahamas v Bermuda | Match Highlights | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Americas Regional Final  ICC

Shell-FOCOL JV books Nikkiso for its LNG-to-power project in Bahamas - Offshore EnergyShell-FOCOL JV books Nikkiso for its LNG-to-power project in Bahamas  Offshore Energy

CAF approves USD 100 million loan to reform energy sector in Bahamas - CAF -banco de desarrollo de América LatinaCAF approves USD 100 million loan to reform energy sector in Bahamas  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

Senator urges Bahamas to introduce biometrics for birth registration - Biometric UpdateSenator urges Bahamas to introduce biometrics for birth registration  Biometric Update

Electricity Reform Can Help Usher in Sustainable Growth in The Bahamas - International Monetary FundElectricity Reform Can Help Usher in Sustainable Growth in The Bahamas  International Monetary Fund

News Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas - PBSNews Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas  PBS

Two US Tourists In Their 70s Die In Separate Drownings At Carnival’s Bahamas Island - Times NowTwo US Tourists In Their 70s Die In Separate Drownings At Carnival’s Bahamas Island  Times Now

American man bitten by shark as he dangled leg from boat in Bahamas - The IndependentAmerican man bitten by shark as he dangled leg from boat in Bahamas  The Independent

American Carnival cruise passengers drown at new Bahamas resort - NBC NewsAmerican Carnival cruise passengers drown at new Bahamas resort  NBC News

A sailing holiday in the Bahamas, with perfect beaches, gorgeous food and wonderful marine life - City AMA sailing holiday in the Bahamas, with perfect beaches, gorgeous food and wonderful marine life  City AM

The Bahamas will host the RP26 as the region commits to resilient recovery - UNDRRThe Bahamas will host the RP26 as the region commits to resilient recovery  UNDRR

PAHO/WHO releases its 2024 Annual Report for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO releases its 2024 Annual Report for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Police Investigating Drownings of 2 Americans at Bahamas Resort - NewsweekPolice Investigating Drownings of 2 Americans at Bahamas Resort  Newsweek

Two US cruise passengers drown hours apart at newly opened luxury resort in Bahamas - DaijiworldTwo US cruise passengers drown hours apart at newly opened luxury resort in Bahamas  Daijiworld

Nikkiso contracted for Bahamas LNG-to-power project - World OilNikkiso contracted for Bahamas LNG-to-power project  World Oil

How SpaceX's rocket diplomacy backfired in the Bahamas - ReutersHow SpaceX's rocket diplomacy backfired in the Bahamas  Reuters

Hurricane Erin intensifies near Bahamas with 2nd system coming up behind - yahoo.comHurricane Erin intensifies near Bahamas with 2nd system coming up behind  yahoo.com

Spearfisher ‘severely injured ‘ by shark in Bahamas - DIVE MagazineSpearfisher ‘severely injured ‘ by shark in Bahamas  DIVE Magazine

2 Americans drown in a 3-hour span at same Bahamas resort: Police - ABC News2 Americans drown in a 3-hour span at same Bahamas resort: Police  ABC News

The Bahamas Joins the Region’s First Environmental Treaty - Comisión Económica para América Latina y el CaribeThe Bahamas Joins the Region’s First Environmental Treaty  Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe

Two guests drown at Carnival's Celebration Key - Travel WeeklyTwo guests drown at Carnival's Celebration Key  Travel Weekly

2 Carnival cruise passengers die in separate drowning incidents at Bahamas resort - CBS News2 Carnival cruise passengers die in separate drowning incidents at Bahamas resort  CBS News

News Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas - THIRTEEN - New York Public MediaNews Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas  THIRTEEN - New York Public Media

Shark attack leaves American tourist in Bahamas with 'severe injuries' - USA TodayShark attack leaves American tourist in Bahamas with 'severe injuries'  USA Today

Two Carnival cruise guests drown at Celebration Key in Bahamas - USA TodayTwo Carnival cruise guests drown at Celebration Key in Bahamas  USA Today

Tontitown man recounts witnessing Carnival cruise passenger drowning at Bahamas resort - 5newsonline.comTontitown man recounts witnessing Carnival cruise passenger drowning at Bahamas resort  5newsonline.com

American Tourist Attacked By Shark in The Bahamas - NewsweekAmerican Tourist Attacked By Shark in The Bahamas  Newsweek

Walla Walla native, Team USA javelin thrower Dash Sirmon places second in The Bahamas - Union-BulletinWalla Walla native, Team USA javelin thrower Dash Sirmon places second in The Bahamas  Union-Bulletin

Do not travel to Bahamas, there are sharks: Trump admin advises Americans - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesDo not travel to Bahamas, there are sharks: Trump admin advises Americans - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

2 American Carnival Cruise passengers drown in separate incidents on same day - NBC News2 American Carnival Cruise passengers drown in separate incidents on same day  NBC News

Bahamas builds back equal with innovative financing for women's enterprises - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupBahamas builds back equal with innovative financing for women's enterprises  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Two cruise passengers drown in separate incidents at Carnival’s new Bahamas resort - itij.comTwo cruise passengers drown in separate incidents at Carnival’s new Bahamas resort  itij.com

Shark Attack in the Bahamas Raises New Travel Concerns – Should Tourists Be Wary of This Hidden Danger? - Travel And Tour WorldShark Attack in the Bahamas Raises New Travel Concerns – Should Tourists Be Wary of This Hidden Danger?  Travel And Tour World

2 Americans drown at Carnival Cruise’s private resort in the Bahamas - The Hill2 Americans drown at Carnival Cruise’s private resort in the Bahamas  The Hill

Hurricane Erin path tracker update: Tropical storm watches issued for North Carolina - AL.comHurricane Erin path tracker update: Tropical storm watches issued for North Carolina  AL.com

U.S. Tourist Severely Injured After Being Attacked by Shark While Spearfishing in the Bahamas - People.comU.S. Tourist Severely Injured After Being Attacked by Shark While Spearfishing in the Bahamas  People.com

2 die in separate drownings at Carnival Cruise destination in Bahamas - upi.com2 die in separate drownings at Carnival Cruise destination in Bahamas  upi.com

LISTEN: Bahamas ‘Trick To Happy’ Is The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week - West Virginia Public BroadcastingLISTEN: Bahamas ‘Trick To Happy’ Is The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week  West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Carnival Sunshine Diverts to Bahamas Amid Hurricane Erin Chaos: Latest Updates - Travel And Tour WorldCarnival Sunshine Diverts to Bahamas Amid Hurricane Erin Chaos: Latest Updates  Travel And Tour World

Bahamas Bites Back: American Tourist Injured In Shark Attack Near Big Grand Cay - yahoo.comBahamas Bites Back: American Tourist Injured In Shark Attack Near Big Grand Cay  yahoo.com

East Coast beaches to remain dangerous as Erin moves north - upi.comEast Coast beaches to remain dangerous as Erin moves north  upi.com

Mexico Joins Brazil, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Jamaica, and More as UK Issues New Travel Alert Amid Escalating Travel Risks - Travel And Tour WorldMexico Joins Brazil, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Jamaica, and More as UK Issues New Travel Alert Amid Escalating Travel Risks  Travel And Tour World

The Bahamas becomes the newest shareholder country of CAF - CAF -banco de desarrollo de América LatinaThe Bahamas becomes the newest shareholder country of CAF  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

Double Drowning At Celebration Key Resort In The Bahamas, Caribbean Island: How To Stay Safe While Enjoying Water Activities - Travel And Tour WorldDouble Drowning At Celebration Key Resort In The Bahamas, Caribbean Island: How To Stay Safe While Enjoying Water Activities  Travel And Tour World

Bahamas Drowning Tragedy Strikes Carnival Cruise Guests—What You Need to Know Before Booking Your Next Trip to the Bahamas - Travel And Tour WorldBahamas Drowning Tragedy Strikes Carnival Cruise Guests—What You Need to Know Before Booking Your Next Trip to the Bahamas  Travel And Tour World

American suffers 'severe injuries' in shark attack in the Bahamas - Scripps NewsAmerican suffers 'severe injuries' in shark attack in the Bahamas  Scripps News

Now Barbados, Bahamas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Aruba, and St. Lucia are Boosting Caribbean Tourism with Record Tourist Arrivals, Hotel Occupancy, and New Airline Routes - Travel And Tour WorldNow Barbados, Bahamas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Aruba, and St. Lucia are Boosting Caribbean Tourism with Record Tourist Arrivals, Hotel Occupancy, and New Airline Routes  Travel And Tour World

Video 2 cruise line passengers drown in separate incidents at Bahamas resort, police say - ABC NewsVideo 2 cruise line passengers drown in separate incidents at Bahamas resort, police say  ABC News

Hurricane Erin Could Bring Dangerous Seas as It Grows Near the Bahamas - U.S. News & World ReportHurricane Erin Could Bring Dangerous Seas as It Grows Near the Bahamas  U.S. News & World Report

Two Carnival cruise passengers die in separate drowning incidents in the Bahamas - CBS NewsTwo Carnival cruise passengers die in separate drowning incidents in the Bahamas  CBS News

US tourist, 63, attacked by shark, severely injured while spearfishing in the Bahamas - New York PostUS tourist, 63, attacked by shark, severely injured while spearfishing in the Bahamas  New York Post

News Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas - Vermont PublicNews Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas  Vermont Public

Photos, videos show Hurricane Erin from beach in Bahamas: See them here - WBTVPhotos, videos show Hurricane Erin from beach in Bahamas: See them here  WBTV

NOAA technology to support aviation safety in the Bahamas - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (.gov)NOAA technology to support aviation safety in the Bahamas  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (.gov)

The Bahamas travel - Lonely PlanetThe Bahamas travel  Lonely Planet

Bahamas to cancel contracts with Cuban doctors after talks with Washington - ReutersBahamas to cancel contracts with Cuban doctors after talks with Washington  Reuters

The Bahamas National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)The Bahamas National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Hurricane Erin could bring dangerous seas as it grows near the Bahamas By Reuters - Investing.comHurricane Erin could bring dangerous seas as it grows near the Bahamas By Reuters  Investing.com

Bahamas (the) - General DebateBahamas (the)  General Debate

Two Carnival Cruise Guests Tragically Drown at Celebration Key in the Bahamas - Travel And Tour WorldTwo Carnival Cruise Guests Tragically Drown at Celebration Key in the Bahamas  Travel And Tour World

Carnival Cruise Passenger Recalls Pulling Man's 'Lifeless' Body Out of the Water After He Drowned at Bahamas Resort - People.comCarnival Cruise Passenger Recalls Pulling Man's 'Lifeless' Body Out of the Water After He Drowned at Bahamas Resort  People.com

Tokyo still in play: Bliss wins again in Bahamas - The Courier ExpressTokyo still in play: Bliss wins again in Bahamas  The Courier Express

Two Carnival cruise guests on Florida ships drown at new resort, police say - Miami HeraldTwo Carnival cruise guests on Florida ships drown at new resort, police say  Miami Herald

Severe Weather Alert: How Hurricane Erin Will Impact US East Coast, Bahamas, And Bermuda Travel - Travel And Tour WorldSevere Weather Alert: How Hurricane Erin Will Impact US East Coast, Bahamas, And Bermuda Travel  Travel And Tour World

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Visits Abaco Islands - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Visits Abaco Islands  fmprc.gov.cn

MAJOR STEPS TO BUILD SKILLED LABOUR FORCE - The Bahama JournalMAJOR STEPS TO BUILD SKILLED LABOUR FORCE  The Bahama Journal

Understanding Diabetes and Obesity in The Bahamas Through International Comparison of Health, Economic, and Policy Indicators - medRxivUnderstanding Diabetes and Obesity in The Bahamas Through International Comparison of Health, Economic, and Policy Indicators  medRxiv

A 14-Acre Private Island in The Bahamas Is on the Market for $650K - Caribbean JournalA 14-Acre Private Island in The Bahamas Is on the Market for $650K  Caribbean Journal

PAHO/WHO Bahamas Reinforces Support for Children with Type 1 Diabetes Through Mental Health Advocacy - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO/WHO Bahamas Reinforces Support for Children with Type 1 Diabetes Through Mental Health Advocacy  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Eastern Caribbean and Bahamas Heads of Government - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Eastern Caribbean and Bahamas Heads of Government  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

The Nature Conservancy Announces Innovative Nature Bonds project in The Bahamas - The Nature ConservancyThe Nature Conservancy Announces Innovative Nature Bonds project in The Bahamas  The Nature Conservancy

New Tragedy Strikes Carnival's Newly Opened Celebration Key Resort in The Bahamas as Two Passengers Drown Hours Apart - Travel And Tour WorldNew Tragedy Strikes Carnival's Newly Opened Celebration Key Resort in The Bahamas as Two Passengers Drown Hours Apart  Travel And Tour World

See Hurricane Erin's path as forecasts predict life-threatening surf, rip currents for Category 4 storm - NBC NewsSee Hurricane Erin's path as forecasts predict life-threatening surf, rip currents for Category 4 storm  NBC News

New details into the investigation of drowning deaths at a resort in the Bahamas - MSNNew details into the investigation of drowning deaths at a resort in the Bahamas  MSN

Disney, Carnival, more cruise lines reroute ships away from Hurricane Erin: See changes - USA TodayDisney, Carnival, more cruise lines reroute ships away from Hurricane Erin: See changes  USA Today

Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Spearfish In The Bahamas. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverJust When You Thought It Was Safe to Spearfish In The Bahamas.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Christmas In The Bahamas: 4 Best Things To Do - Culture TripChristmas In The Bahamas: 4 Best Things To Do  Culture Trip

Brookfield’s Atlantis Resort Secures $1.9 Billion Refinancing - Bloomberg.comBrookfield’s Atlantis Resort Secures $1.9 Billion Refinancing  Bloomberg.com

Moment Bahamas MP throws ceremonial mace out parliament window - BBCMoment Bahamas MP throws ceremonial mace out parliament window  BBC

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with Senator, Executive Chairman of Bahamas Agricultural Industrial Corporation_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong Meets with Senator, Executive Chairman of Bahamas Agricultural Industrial Corporation_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

Passenger aboard Carnival Elation from Jacksonville drowns in Bahamas during port visit - firstcoastnews.comPassenger aboard Carnival Elation from Jacksonville drowns in Bahamas during port visit  firstcoastnews.com

A&O Shearman advises on the Commonwealth of The Bahamas USD1.067 billion bond offering and tender offer - A&O ShearmanA&O Shearman advises on the Commonwealth of The Bahamas USD1.067 billion bond offering and tender offer  A&O Shearman

Hurricane Erin strengthens by the Bahamas while Atlantic disturbance has chance at development - NOLA.comHurricane Erin strengthens by the Bahamas while Atlantic disturbance has chance at development  NOLA.com

Bahamas Community Leaders equipped to secure funding & positive change in biodiversity conservation practices - UNDPBahamas Community Leaders equipped to secure funding & positive change in biodiversity conservation practices  UNDP

Japan-The Bahamas Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-The Bahamas Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Cat 4 Hurricane Erin’s high winds lash the Bahamas as it begins turn north - Miami HeraldCat 4 Hurricane Erin’s high winds lash the Bahamas as it begins turn north  Miami Herald