The Bahamas

Geography

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• Archipelago of 700 islands
• Around 2400 uninhabited islets
• There are no rivers in the Bahamas
• Clearest water in the world
• Highest point: Mt. Alvernia at 206 feet

Trade winds blow almost continually to give a warm climate

History

The Tainos were there first inhabitants of the Bahamas.

In 1788 the Bahamas exported 450 tons of cotton to Britain

The Bahamas today

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• Tourism generates 50% of GDP
• It employs half the total work force
• There is no army in the Bahamas
• There is no income tax or corporate tax
• Government: Parlimentary democracy

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• Population: 377,374
• Life expectancy: 74.91years
• Life expectancy: 74.91years
• Life expectancy: 74.91years
• Total land area 5,380 square miles 
• Total land area 5,380 square miles 
• Total land area 5,380 square miles 
• Capital: Nassau 
• Capital: Nassau 
• Capital: Nassau 
• Natural resources are salt 
• Natural resources are salt, aragonite, timber