Curiosity

Dolphin: Many famous people and tourists who visit the Bahamas is renowned for dolphin presence in parks and on beaches.

Surname

More than half the population carries the surname Rolle, Denys Rolle of English Heritage, who in the 18th century, won the British cut more than 2,800 hectares of those lands.

Storytelling is one of the cultures taken from the African cultures, Storytelling and folklore played a large role in traditional entertainment in Bahamian communities.

Bush Medicine has been practised since the time of the slaves in the Bahamas. It is still used today to cure many diseases using the naturally occurring plants found.

Straw weaving

Traditional crafts include straw work on most islands (each one having a unique plaiting or braiding style) creating beautiful hats and baskets.

Festivals and celebration play an important role in Bahamian culture, and events such as the Fox Hill Festival and the All Andros Crabfest include food and lively music.

Independence from United Kingdon in 1964.

Population: 309,156.

Ethnic groups: 86% Black, 10% White, 4% Other.

Religions: Baptist 32%, Anglican 20%, Roman Catholic 13,4%, Methodist 6%, Church of God 6% and others.

Currency: Bahamian dollar.

Capital: Nassau.

Extension: The Bahamas are made up of 700 islands in an area of 13,000 km².

Woman’s Foibles:

Black women are always neat and impeccable hair, filled with gel and decorated

huge parade with coke. One of the foibles of women in the Bahamas are the braids with beads.