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Flag of The Bahamas Political map of the Bahamas and surrounding region, showing the islands of the Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean northeast of Cuba and southeast of Florida. Major Bahamian towns such as Nassau, Freeport, and Dunmore Town are labeled. Neighboring countries and territories including the United States, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Turks and Caicos Islands are also shown, with international borders marked. An inset map in the upper right highlights the Bahamas' location in the Palm trees and lush green foliage overlook clear turquoise water under a blue sky near the shore in Nassau, Bahamas. Map showing the location of The Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Cuba and southeast of the United States, with nearby countries labeled including Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. The capital, Nassau, is marked on one of the islands. Several boats are anchored at the port of Nassau, New Providence Island, with colorful buildings and a tall yellow clock tower visible along the waterfront. Grand Bahama Island Map showing the physical geography of the Bahamas and surrounding region, including major islands such as Grand Bahama, Abaco, Andros, Eleuthera, New Providence, and Great Inagua. Neighboring countries and islands, including the United States, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, are also labeled. The map highlights ocean banks, channels, and the location of the Bahamas within the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. An inset map shows the broader region. The Bahamas: Ethnic composition The Bahamas: Religious affiliation
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Flag of The Bahamas
The flag of The Bahamas was officially hoisted on July 10, 1973, the date of the...
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Islands of The Bahamas
The archipelago comprises nearly 700 islands and cays, only about 30 of which are...
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The Bahamas: New Providence Island
Palm trees grow along the coast of New Providence Island in The Bahamas.
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Map of The Bahamas
The name Bahamas is of Lycayan Taino (Arawakan) derivation, though some historians...
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Nassau, Bahamas
Port of Nassau, Bahamas.
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Grand Bahama Island
Beach on Grand Bahama Island in The Bahamas.
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Physical features of The Bahamas
Map of The Bahamas.
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Nassau, Bahamas
Cruise ship docked at the port of Nassau, Bahamas.
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Nassau, Bahamas
Christopher Columbus monument at Government House, Nassau, Bahamas.
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Nassau harbour off New Providence Island, Bahamas
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Islands of the Caribbean Sea.
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National anthem of The Bahamas
The instrumental version of the national anthem of The Bahamas.

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The Bahamas: Ethnic composition
The ethnic composition of people who live in The Bahamas.
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The Bahamas: Religious affiliation
The religious affiliations of people in The Bahamas.
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The Bahamas: Urban-rural
The urban versus rural population of The Bahamas.
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The Bahamas: Age breakdown
The age distribution of those who live in The Bahamas.
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The Bahamas: Major import sources
Major sources of imports in The Bahamas.
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The Bahamas: Major export destinations
Main destinations to which The Bahamas exports goods.
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