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The Bahamas

• Commonwealth of the Bahamas
• Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II (1952)
• Governor-General: Arthur Dion Hannah (2006)
• Prime Minister: Perry Christie (2002)
• Area: 5,382 sq. mi. (13,940 sq. km)
• Population (2006 est.): 303,770
• Capital and largest city (2003 est): Nassau, 222,200
• Monetary unit: Bahamian dollar
• Language: English
• Ethnicity/race: black 85%, white 15%
• Religions: Baptist, 29%; Anglican, 23%; Roman Catholic, 22%, others

      Source:  Infoplease

17th century anchor

Barracuda fishing

Conch Shells

Coral

Eleuthera Island

Exuma

Shark

Spotted Eagle Ray

Sunset at West End, Grand Bahama Island

Sunset, South Andros Island

White hibiscus, Spanish Wells

Gentle surf

Harbour Island sunrise

Palm

Secluded beach

Paradise Island

Spanish Island

Windward Coast, Eleuthera Island

Footprints, Harbour Island Beach

Royal Victoria garden

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17th century anchor

 

The Bahamas' national anthem

 

	For more information on The Bahamas click on the links below: Bahamas Out Islands Bahamas Tourist Guide Infoplease Interactive Map of the Abacos Islands Parks, Reserves and Other Protected Areas Pirates of the Bahamas Rocky Bay, Abaco Webcam Virtual Nassau Wikipedia World Desk Reference
Governor-General  Arthur Hannah		The Bahamas' national coat of arms