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Country Quiz: Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ

Situated in North America; this is the island-nation of Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ Instead of having knowledge of a few countries - Why not all of them?
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/bahamas-the/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-18722984
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Last updated: November 10, 2023
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History
1942, Christopher Columbus makes his first stop in the New World, when he makes shore on this island belonging to Bahamas
San Salvador
When this explorer first arrived, these type of indians already inhabited the islands of Bahamas
Lucayan Indians
This European country first arrived and settled in 1647, and between 1783-1970s, colonised Bahamas
United Kingdom
During the 17-18th century, Bahamas was a safe haven for these types of criminals
Pirates
In 1776, this country briefly occupied Bahamas during their own domestic revolution
United States
Between 1782-83, this country had taken Bahamas, but would go onto cede Bahamas for a piece of Florida instead
Spain
Independence
1973
Society
Language
English
Nationality
Bahamian
Main Religion
Christianity
National Animal
Flamingo
National Sport
Sailing
National Dish
Conch
A very famous beach where you can find this unexpected animal
Pig
Geography
Capital
Nassau
Second-Largest City
Lucaya
Bordering Oceans
Atlantic ocean
Climate
Tropical
One of few countries to use this temperature system
Fahrenheit
Time zones
1 (UTC-5)
Despite popular assumptions, Bahamas doesn't actually border this sea (although it's politically affiliated with the region)
Caribbean sea
Politics
State-Condition
Monarchy
Type of Government
Constitutional
Unitary
Founding Father and Most Famous Leader
Lynden Pindling
Leader (1992-2002 and 2007-12)
Hubert Ingraham
1/55 Countries to Retain this Controversial type of penalty
Death Penalty
Economy
Currency
Dollar
Main Economic Sector
Tertiary / Service
2 Comments
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Level 77
Nov 10, 2023
Please correct spelling of Caribbean.
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Level 51
Nov 10, 2023
Sorry for the error, hope you liked it :)