What is the Bahamas known for?

20 amazing things The Bahamas are known for
  • Pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters. ...
  • The swimming pigs of Exuma. ...
  • The playground of the world's rich and famous. ...
  • History of pirates. ...
  • Fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling. ...
  • The first landing of Christopher Columbus. ...
  • The Bahama Mama cocktail.




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  • There are more than 700 islands in the Bahamas. ...
  • It is a popular Hollywood film site.


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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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20 amazing things The Bahamas are known for
  • Pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters. ...
  • The swimming pigs of Exuma. ...
  • The playground of the world's rich and famous. ...
  • History of pirates. ...
  • Fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling. ...
  • The first landing of Christopher Columbus. ...
  • The Bahama Mama cocktail.


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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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The Bahamas is at its busiest during the high season from late November to April and sees particularly large crowds during the holidays and spring break. Tourists begin to disperse as temperatures rise in late April, although the Bahamas Carnival typically draws visitors for the four-day festival in April or May.

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The waters around the Bahamas are light blue because the water is shallow. The blue color comes from the absorption of red and green light wavelengths by the water. The blue is reflected to be received by your eyes. The light blue is a response to sunlight reflecting off the sand and corals on the bottom.

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Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas. Be vigilant when staying at short-term vacation rental properties where private security companies do not have a presence.

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For the most part, the Bahamians are delightful people. Notwithstanding, sure, there will be the odd person with attitude, or someone just having a bad day. You can get that anywhere. You have to remember that the pace in the Bahamas is slow and laid back, and this is not going to change, so be patient.

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Bahamas facts
  • OFFICIAL NAME: Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
  • FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Constitutional parliamentary democracy.
  • CAPITAL: Nassau.
  • POPULATION: 374,000.
  • OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: English, Creole.
  • MONEY: Bahamian dollar.
  • AREA: 13,939 square kilometers.


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