5 Random Facts About The Bahamas

Happy Independence to the most beautiful nation on earth! I am happy to call this place my home. In honor of 51 years as an independent nation, here are five plus one random things I thought you should know about my country.

We have beautiful beaches, some of the cleanest and clearest you’ll find anywhere on Planet Earth. It is also home to the world’s third largest barrier reef.

The Bahamas is an archipelago of over 700 islands and cays (pronounced keys). Around 17 of those islands are inhabited, while many others have been bought (or rented) by private wealthy individuals. 

The flamingo is our national bird, sporting its famous pink feathers which are a result of its diet which consist of algae that are stuffed with carotenoid pigments.

The Bahamas was known as a haven for pirates. However, law and order was restored in the capital of Nassau when Woodes Rodger became the Governor in the early 1700’s.

There are alot of Bahamian sayings, one that reminds me of my grandmother is “Hard head birds dont make good soup”, which was a caution to children that their stubborness would not be rewarded. In the Bahamas, we speak the King’s English, but proudly speak our own language, called Bahamian Dialect. 

The Commonwealth of The Bahamas (its official name) became independent from the British on July 10, 1973. However, The King of England remains our symbolic head. 

Have a safe and happy independence celebration!