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What language do they speak in Bimini Bahamas?

While English is the official language of the Bahamas, locals speak with a Bahamian dialect that has birthed many unique slang words and phrases.



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The biggest languages present in Bahamas include:
  • English.
  • Bahamian Creole.
  • Haitian Creole.


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White Bahamians are Bahamian citizens of European ancestry, most of whom trace their ancestry back to England, Scotland and Ireland. Bahamians of European descent are sometimes called Conchs, a term that is also applied to people of White Bahamian descent in Florida.

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Check out these 10 traditional Bahamian dishes you won't want to miss when you're on your next Caribbean cruise.
  • Cracked Conch. ...
  • Conch Salad. ...
  • Rock Lobsters. ...
  • Bahamian Stew Fish. ...
  • Johnnycakes. ...
  • Pigeon Peas and Rice. ...
  • Baked Crab. ...
  • Souse.


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Seafood. Seafood is a staple in the Bahamas. Conch, a large tropical mollusk (sea snail) with firm, white flesh, is the national dish of the Bahamas. Conch can be prepared in a number of ways: served raw with lime juice, raw vegetables and even fruit called conch salad.

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Summary of cost of living in Bahamas: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 4,934.6$ without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,396.5$ without rent. Cost of living in Bahamas is, on average, 24.2% higher than in United States.

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U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.

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Boiled Fish and Grits: This dish is a staple in the Bahamas and is commonly prepared for breakfast. The fish is usually cooked in a broth with onions, lime juice and hot peppers and served alongside of grits. Most restaurants that serve the dish use grouper.

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The Bahamas is home to the planet's third largest great barrier reef. Andros Barrier Reef, located off the east coast of Andros Island, is 190 miles long. This massive living organism is unique even among other barrier reefs due to its rare depth of 6,000 feet – though much of it remains visible near the surface.

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All of the major U.S. carriers consider roaming in the Bahamas to be International roaming. While all of the major carriers do offer international roaming options via international plans or plan add-ons, quality of service - or service at all - is not guaranteed.

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Nicolas Cage - owns estate residence on Paradise Island and a private island in the Exuma chains. Mariah Carey - owns a house on Windermere, a private island connected to Eleuthera, where she married Nick Cannon in 2008. Mike Oldfield - guitarist/composer (Tubular Bells etc.)

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Largely wild and undeveloped, Strangers Cay was picked up by Beyoncé and Jay-Z for $3 million. The 360-acre island is carpeted with lush greenery and has a natural harbor in crystal clear waters that are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.

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