Are the Bahamas a country?

The Bahamas, archipelago and country on the northwestern edge of the West Indies. Formerly a British colony, The Bahamas became an independent country within the Commonwealth in 1973.



Yes, The Bahamas is a fully independent country, officially known as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. It gained its independence from the United Kingdom on July 10, 1973. While it remains a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and recognizes the British monarch as its ceremonial head of state, it is a sovereign nation with its own government, laws, and passport. The country is an archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, north of the Caribbean Sea, and consists of more than 700 islands and 2,000 cays. Its capital and largest city is Nassau, located on the island of New Providence. The Bahamas has its own currency, the Bahamian Dollar, which is pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar. Today, its economy is primarily driven by tourism and offshore financial services, making it one of the wealthiest countries in the Americas per capita, celebrated for its "Lucayan" heritage and stunning turquoise waters.

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This is due to geography and relatively low population density. Due to the dependence on imports to feed the general populace, it was found that The Bahamas is not a food self-sustaining country and thereby has a low level of food security. This low diversity is associated with a small population size.

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Anything except fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products can be brought into The Bahamas. All meats must be canned or frozen.

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Expect to pay more than $25 a plate for something as mundane as shrimp over linguine?and that's at a casual sports bar outside Nassau. Of course, where there's a will, there's a way to eat cheap in the Bahamas, and you can bet that it involves local food.

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It is a piece of paradise that is worth travelling to and, once you have experienced it first-hand, it will make you want to come back to again and again. Visit the Bahamas and relax with us at Riu Palace Paradise Island!

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Their beauty, amazing weather, and the fact that there are so many islands (700 in total) are part of what makes this tropical archipelago special. Picture: Couple lounging over the Bahamian ocean at Sandals Royal Bahamian.

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Drinking Laws -- Alcohol is sold in liquor stores and various convenience stores; it's readily available at all hours, though not for sale on Sundays. The legal drinking age in The Bahamas is 18.

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12 Fun Facts About the Bahamas (Kid-Friendly!)
  • The Bahamas is next-door to Florida. ...
  • The Bahamas is home to the planet's third largest great barrier reef. ...
  • There's a scientific reason for the Bahamas' clear, turquoise water. ...
  • There are more than 700 islands in the Bahamas. ...
  • It is a popular Hollywood film site.


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If you are traveling from the US, there is no need to change your money. US dollars are used as readily as Bahamian Dollars in the bahamas and are equal in value. If you are coming from another country, it's wise to change your money before you get to the bahamas.

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