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The following is a list of questions frequently asked about The Bahamas. Although some might seem bazaar or just trivial, they are still asked.
Q - Is The Bahamas an island?
A - No, The Bahamas is not a single island but a chain of islands or 'archipelago' .
Q - What is the native tongue of The Bahamas?
A - The native tongue is English.
Q - Is The Bahamas in the Caribbean?
A - Technically, The Bahamas lies in the Atlantic Ocean and not the Caribbean Sea. However, economically The Bahamas belongs to various Caribbean organizations, such as Caricom (Caribbean Community).
Q - Is The Bahamas a state of the USA or is it a colony of Great Britain?
A - Neither. The Bahamas has been an independent country since July 10, 1973.
Q - Does The Bahamas have modern facilities such as electricity, indoor plumbing etc.?
A - Yes. The caveman days of the country are long gone. Such is life.
Q - What is the currency of the country and how strong is it?
A - The Bahamian dollar is the monetary currency used. Its value is almost on par with the United States dollar (fractional difference).
Q - Does it ever rain in The Bahamas?
A - Yes, it does. It rains throughout the year with the rainy months being May-October.
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