Angela Ashton March 10, 2013 * Christopher Columbus made his first landing here in 1492. * The Lucayan Indians, also known as Arawaks, settled here before.

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Angela Ashton March 10, 2013

* Christopher Columbus made his first landing here in * The Lucayan Indians, also known as Arawaks, settled here before being enslaved by Columbus. * A democratic government was formed and abolished in * The Commonwealth of The Bahamas consists of 700 islands and nearly 2,500 cays. Only 40 islands are occupied by humans. * The capital is Nassau, which is located on New Providence Island. * 85% of the Bahamian population is of African heritage.

* The Bahamas became an independent nation on July 10, * Tourism, real estate, and manufacturing/construction are the three main income producing areas. * Agricultural and industrial sectors are relatively smaller industries in The Bahamas. * There is no income tax and no substantial property tax in The Bahamas. * National bird is the Flamingo; National Flower is the Yellow Elder National Tree: Lignum Vitae; National Fish is the Blue Marlin.

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* Number one tourist attraction in the Bahamas. * One of the best Bahamas beaches. * Casinos, restaurants, and hotels line the beach. * Filled with tropical trees such as coconut, casuarinas and sea grape.

* The largest island in the Bahamas. * Considered the Bahamas’ natural wonder. * A great place for a wedding or honeymoon. * The ideal vacation destination. * Number two tourist attraction in the Bahamas.

* Named after the Lucayans, the original inhabitants of the Bahamas. * Has one of the longest charted underwater cave systems in the world, more than 6 miles. * The park is filled with mangrove, palm & pine trees, beautiful white sand beaches, and underwater limestone caves.

In August, my family and I will be taking a 7 day cruise to The Bahamas on the Carnival Pride.

* Kelsie Dorsett. “Department of Statistics of the Bahamas.” (March 7,2013). * Commonwealth of Nations. “Brief History of The Bahamas.” history (March 7, 2013) history * The Bahamian. “The Islands of the Bahamas.” (March 1, 2013) * World Tourist Attractions. “5 Top Tourist Attractions in Bahamas.” (March 7, 2013) * Google. “Google Images.” (March 1, 2013)