Bahamas

is a vast archipelago of 700 islands and thousands of cays scattered across 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean

The Bahamas is ideal for beach lovers, divers, and cruisers. Use Nassau as a hub, but don’t miss the Out Islands (Exumas, Harbour Island) for real beauty. Bring cash for outer islands, a power bank (outlets limited in older hotels), reef-safe sunscreen, and a waterproof phone case. Avoid traveling in September if possible. Rent a car on Eleuthera or Grand Bahama, but stick to taxis and tours in Nassau. Remember: Relax and move at "Bahamian time" – things happen slowly and with a smile. Bahamas

is the national bird, with a massive wild population residing on the island of Expand map Major Hubs Out Islands & Nature Islands of The Bahamas is a vast archipelago of 700 islands and

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Part 6: The Golden Age of Rum-Running (1920 – 1933)

The Bahamas' modern transformation began with a uniquely American problem: Prohibition (1920-1933). The United States banned alcohol, but the Bahamas did not. Suddenly, Nassau became the front line of a vast, semi-legal smuggling operation. Liquor, mostly whiskey and rum, was shipped legally from British distilleries to Nassau, then transferred to high-speed "rum-running" boats that dashed across the Gulf Stream to secret coves in Florida. The profits were staggering. Nassau exploded with new hotels, cars, and a giddy, glamorous atmosphere. The British governor at the time called it "the greatest peacetime boom the islands have ever known." When Prohibition ended in 1933, the boom collapsed, but it had left a permanent mark: infrastructure, a taste for quick wealth, and close ties to the American underworld. Official Name: Commonwealth of The Bahamas Capital: Nassau

Helpful Report: The Bahamas

1. Overview

• Official Name: Commonwealth of The Bahamas
• Capital: Nassau (on New Providence Island)
• Population: ~400,000 (2024 estimate)
• Area: 13,880 km² (5,358 sq mi) – slightly smaller than Connecticut
• Geography: Over 700 islands and 2,400 cays (small, low-elevation islands), of which only about 30 are inhabited.
• Language: English (official); Bahamian Creole (sometimes called "Bahamian Dialect") is widely spoken.
• Currency: Bahamian Dollar (BSD) – 1 BSD = 1 USD, and US dollars are accepted everywhere.
• Government: Parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. Head of state is King Charles III (represented by a Governor-General); head of government is the Prime Minister.

Responsible travel reminders

• Do not touch or stand on coral; avoid taking shells or coral as souvenirs.
• Support local businesses — guides, markets, family-run eateries.
• Use reef-safe sunscreen and reduce single-use plastics.
• Follow rules in marine parks and protected areas.

The Bahamas is easily accessible by air, with direct flights from many major cities around the world. The main airport is the Lynden Pindling International Airport, which is located in Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas.

on Big Major Cay, where visitors can swim with wild pigs, and Staniel Cay , known for its yachting lifestyle. Harbour Island : Best known for its iconic Pink Sands Beach Essential Travel Facts