The document provides information about the geography, demographics, culture, government, economy, and attractions of the Bahamas. The Bahamas is an island country located in the Atlantic Ocean northeast of Cuba and northwest of Turks and Caicos. It has over 700 islands and cays and a year-round warm climate that supports tourism as the main industry. The culture is influenced by its Native American, African, and European heritage and traditions include junkanoo parades and straw markets.

1. The Bahamas Ann-Christine Allik 10c 2011 A-C

2. Where are The Bahamas? In the Atlantic Ocean; north of Cuba; northwest of the Turks ; next to the United States; nearest to the state Florida. A-C

3. Demographics A-C

4. About The Bahamas More than 700 islands; the clearest water on the planet; hurricane season from June to November; year-round rain. Picture: Link A-C

5. People and proximity A laid back attitude; Native Americans; Afro-Bahamians; European Bahamians. Picture: Link A-C

6. Local customs Bahamian Goombay; bush medicine; junkanoo; straw market. Picture: Link A-C

7. The Commonwealth Of The Bahamas Sovereign, independent; politically stable; the Westminster Model; senate; House of Assembly. Picture: Link Picture: Link A-C

8. Interesting facts ‘Bajamar’; no income tax = tourism; Flamingo, blue marlin, yellow elder; education literacy rate 91%; Bahamian dollar; capital: Nassau. Picture: Link A-C

9. Kitesurfing in The Bahamas Most beautiful spots; wind-whipped beaches; kite around the island; sandy bottoms; Surfer’s Beach. Picture: Oskar Šanin Picture: Link A-C

10. Conclusion Clear, light-blue water; friendly people; warm climate; tourism. A-C Picture: Link

11. Used information http://www.discover-eleuthera-bahamas.com/surfers-beach.html http://www.thekitehouse.com/bahamas.htm http://www.bahamas.com/ http://www.thebahamas.com/ http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/bahamas.htm http://www.bahamatopia.com/facts-about-the-bahamas.html A-C

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