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Come to The
Ayana HolderJerome DuchausseJustin RamooLorraine BerkeleySharna Williams
Bahamas
New Providence Island.
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The Bahamas
is located just 50 Milesoff the coast of Florida.
Islands cover an area of5,358 square miles(13,878 sq. Km)`
Population - 306,611,90% live on only (3)islands - New Providence,Grand Bahama and Abaco
New Providence Island.
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The Bahamas
The Capital City is Nassau,located in New Providence
Nassau is a major Port ofcall for Cruise Ships
Two thirds of visitors toBahamas go to NewProvidence
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Bahamas Weather
Sees sunshine approx. 310 days a year
Tropical marine climate
Comfortable temperatures
Two Seasons
oSummer, May - September
oWinter, October May
Hurricane Season June throughNovember
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History of The Bahamas
Green Turtle Cay
First inhabitantsArawaks came fromCuba 300-400 AD
Christopher Columbusdiscovered the islandof San Salvador
baja mar (shallow
sea)
Ruled by Spain,America, and last of allEngland
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History cond.
Since 1919, became ahaven for rum loversafter America bannedalcohol
The Hotel and Steamship service act of 1898encouraged hotels andsteam ship services
On July 10th 1973, theBahamas becameindependent of Britishrule
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Government & Politics
Political System
Constitution based on theWestminster Model
Member of the CommonwealthNations
Queen Elizabeth II is the Head ofState
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Government cond.
The Governor-General
Sir Arthur Foulkes
Prime Minister Hubert Ingram
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Government cond.
Main Political Patries Progressive Liberal Party (PLP 1953) Free National Movement (FNM
1972)
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The Economic status of the bahamas
Downtown Nassau
One of the wealthiest Caribbeancountries
Tourism and related industries 60%of GDP
Contraction in budget in 2009 due toglobal recession
Was reversed in 2011
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The economy cond.
Financial & Businessservices comprise 36% ofGDP.
Main exportpharmaceuticals, cement,rum, crawfish, refinedpetroleum products
2011 budget revenuesestimate $1.2 billion
2011 expenditures were$1.7 billion, deficit of $0.2billion
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The economy cond.
Inflation rate 2011 3.4%
Unemployment rate 2006 7.6% Bahamian dollar (BSD) currency since
1966
1US$=1BSD$
Highest per capita income in the region
Absence of direct taxation
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Job Opportunities
Eleuthera Beach
Business
Human ResourceManager
Marketing Executives
Business Development
Sales Director
Restaurant Manager
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Job Opportunities cond.
InformationTechnology
Web Developer Graphic Designer
Network
Administrator
Food
Sushi
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Job Opportunities Cond.
Engineering
Sales Engineer
Computer Engineer
EngineeringCoordinator
Healthcare Pharmacists
Teaching
Geography
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Bahamian Culture
Sandy Cay
Predominantly of West African and Englishdescent from Cotton plantation past
Influences from native Indians (Arawaks) in
music and festivals
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Bahamian Culture
Junkanoo streetparade similar to
Carnival in Trinidadand Tobago
26th December1st January
Costumes of paper,sea sponge, leavesetc.
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Bahamian Culture cond.
Junkanoo music
Ghoombay Drums(goatskin drums)
Copper Bells
WhistlesSoca, Reggae music
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Bahamian Culture cond.
FoodConch (Sea Snail)
Cracked Conch
Chowder
Fritters
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Bahamian Culture cond
Crab and RicePea Soup anddoughJohnny Cake
Guava Duff
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Nassau was a piraterefuge
Edward Teach(Blackbeard)
Mary Read Anne Bonney
History
The Bahamas is said tohave the most
churches per capita inthe world
Predominantly Baptist
Religion
Bahamas has the thirdlongest barrier reef in
the world, located offthe east coast ofAndros island.
Coral
Reefs
Interesting Facts
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Places to Visit
Relax at CableBeach
GovernmentHousewitnesschanging of the
Guards
Try a CraftMarket
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Places to Visit cond
FortCharlottethelargest Fort in
the Bahamas
PirateMuseum
PompeyMuseum tolean about
BahamianHistory
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Things to do...
Swimwith theDolphins
VisitArdastraGardensand Zoo
PlayGolf
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ALANTIS RESORT
Go To Paradise Island and..
spend a Day at Atlantis Resort
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All are welcome...
You dont have to be a
guest to enjoy this
massive theme hotel
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A 14-acre "waterscape"
slides
aquariums
lagoons
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At Night Try Gaming in Atlantis Casino
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Game Table or Slot Machine
You Choose
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References http://www.bahamas.com/
http://www.geographia.com/bahamas/bseco01.htm
http://travel.usnews.com/Bahamas/Things_To_Do/Tips/
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