Bahamas Introduction
The Bahamas is an archipelago consisting of about 29 islands and is located in the Atlantic Ocean. The word Bahamas is of Spanish decent and means “shallow waters”. The Bahamas has a total land area of almost 14 000 km2 and a population of about 330 000.
Tourism
The Bahamas offer perfect conditions for a variety of water sports, kiteboarding, kayaking, boat tours and fishing.
Airport
There are 6 major airports in The Bahamas that are served by various international airlines.
Airlines
From Johannesburg International Airport (OR Tambo) and Cape Town International Airport:
- Delta (Johannesburg and Cape Town)
- American Airlines (Johannesburg and Cape Town)
- British Airways (Johannesburg and Cape Town)
- Virgin Atlantic (Johannesburg and Cape Town)
- Iberia (Johannesburg only)
- BMI (Johannesburg and Cape Town)
- South African Airways (Johannesburg and Cape Town)
What to see / do
- Ardastra Gardens
- Atlantis Resort / Outdoor Aquarium
- Dolphin Encounters
- Grand Bahama Island
- Lucayan National Park
- Pirates of the Caribbean Tours
- Pirates of Nassau Museum
- Port Lucaya Marketplace
Events
- Junkanoo – Mardi Gras-style festival
- Bacardi Billfish Tournament - A deep-sea fishing tournament
- Great Bahamas Seafood and Heritage Festival – A cultural affair showcasing authentic Bahamian cuisine, traditional music, and storytelling.
Accommodation
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General Info
The official language of the Bahamas is English and the people are friendly. They rely on tourism for the most of their economic activity, accounting for 60% of the Bahamian GDP and providing jobs for more than half the country’s workforce.
Currency
The BS$ (Bahamian dollar) is linked with the US dollar and therefor the US currency can be used everywhere.
Weather
The Bahamas has a tropical marine climate with sunny days most of the year. Winter averages temperatures are around 21°C and summer around 26°C. May to November is known as the rainy season.
