Top 10 Interesting Facts About Bahamas
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10 interesting facts about bahamas when people think about the bahamas they are picturing miles of powdery white sand beaches sparkling turquoise waters palm trees and endless fun in the sun but did you know there is more to the bahamas than their beaches here you will find out other fascinating facts about this country however the tropical islands of the bahamas are tropically hot spots and rank among the best vacation destinations in the world furthermore their beautiful amazing island is part of what makes this tropical archipelago special the magnificent thing about this place is not to talk about but visit are you looking for a place to spend some time off work and relax then i think this country can offer you the places to relax without any stress you are highly welcome to the grace media official youtube channel a big shout out to all those visiting this channel for their first time while looking forward to you enjoying our content package remember as you enjoy don't forget to subscribe to the channel better still if you enjoy the video content why not give us a thumbs up by hitting the like button knowing your thoughts will help us better the channel why not leave a comment for us to know what you enjoyed most about our content straight to you my humble and all time subscribers hope this video brings you better information and enlightens you more on what you didn't know and will like to know about counting down is the list of the 10 interesting facts about the bahamas that will blow your mind.
1 Third largest wine cellar in the world if you are a wine lover then a tour of grey cliffs wine cellar is a must with more than 250 000 bottles from 400 winemakers in 15 countries the gray cliff collection includes some of the rarest most expensive wines in the world such as 1865 shadow laughing and a 1727 rudesheim apostle wine from bremen ratzkeller it also features many of today's most popular varieties and with a quarter million bottles to choose from there's a perfect wine for every palette and occasion however your new favorite vino awaits visitors to grey cliff can indulge in a wine and cheese pairing where guests sample a minimum of eight wines perfectly matched with fine cheese from around the world tour the famed gary cliff wine cellar and bring home a wine themed souvenir better still treat yourself to a gourmet wine luncheon a feast of five courses expertly paired with wine not a wine lover for those who prefer spirits the gray cliff cognitec is a collection of nine thousand bottles of excellent contacts and ports and as one of the bahamas first five-star restaurants greycliff's dining room menu is stellar.
2 Third largest barrier reef on the planet stretching more than 190 miles in length the andros barrier reef in the bahamas is one of the biggest barrier reefs in the world and the third largest living organism on the planet it sits along the edge of an underwater trench called the tongue of the ocean running parallel to the east coast of the island of andros the andros barrier reef is unique because it stretches down to a depth of six thousand feet rather than lying flat on the ocean floor however it is home to colorful exotic fish of all shapes and sizes the reef is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers furthermore if you want to witness the beauty of the andros barrier reefer yourself then you have to learn how to dive or brush up on your snorkeling skills in nassau paradise island.
3 There are 700 islands in the bahamas out of the 700 islands approximately 30 are inhabited in total the bahamas has a land area of 5 382 square miles a bit smaller than connecticut with so many islands to explore why not embark on a day excursion to discover pearl island ship channel k rose island or the exumas check out the many boating and sailing excursions available from nassau paradise island however it is a place to experience unmatched island vacations across 100 000 squares miles of the world's clearest water furthermore they extend access travel programmed it is your past to work and play around some of it island has secret sand bars and secluded pink sand beaches thousands of miles of irresistibly blue waters in short this is the world's most idyllic setting for getting away.
4 The name bahamas the name bahamas is of lucky and tano derivation although some historians believe it is from the spanish bedjammer meaning shallow water furthermore the islands occupy a position commanding the gateway to the gulf of mexico the caribbean sea and the entire central american region their strategic location has given the history of the bahamas a unique and often striking character it was there that christopher columbus made his original landfall in the episode of the development of the entire region while the early attempts at european dominated settlement were marked by intense national rivalries interspersed with long periods of lawlessness and piracy as a result the society and culture that has evolved in the bahamas is a distinctive blend of european and african heritages the islands lacking natural resources other than their agreeable climate and picturesque beaches have become heavily dependent on the income generated by the extensive tourist facilities and the financial sector that have been developed often as a result of the injection of foreign capital the continued popularity of the islands with tourists largely from north america has helped to maintain a relatively high standard of living among the population most of who are of african descent the capital nassau is located on small but important new providence islands.
5 The national symbols the colors of the bahamian flag are black gold and aquamarine the black represents the bahamian people the gold represents the sun and the aquamarine is a symbol of our crystal clear waters however the national flower is yellow the yellow elder is a tubular yellow flower with ultrafine red stripes on each petal it grows wild in the bahamas but is usually improved through cultivation the yellow elder tree may reach a height of nearly 20 feet however the blooming period is from october to december diminishing by march the national tree is also known as lignum viti or tree of life is a very heavy wood characterized by clusters of small blue flowers at the branch tips furthermore the national bird is the flamingo it's pink it has legs and they have a lot of them.
6 Pirate forts there are several forts you can explore while in the bahamas including fort charlotte the largest fort on the island of new providence located in nassau fort charlotte was built by lord dunmore from 1788 to 1789 it was named after queen saharia charlotte the wife of king george iii furthermore the fort features a drawbridge dungeons underground passages 42 cannons and amazing views the fort finn castle built in 1793 is another popular attraction that gets its name from british captain lord dunmore his second title was vice count thing castle as history tells it finches will built the fort to help keep nasa harbor safe furthermore it was also a useful lookout point for pirates ford finn castle is made of cut limestone also another well-known fort in the bahamas is fort montague also made of local limestone it is the oldest fort in existence on new providence island and is on the east of the nassau harbor.
7 World's second deepest blue hole as far as blue holes go you'll find one of the deepest in the bahamas and in the world with a drop off of 660 feet dean's blue hole on long island in the bahamas is the stuff world records that are made up of in fact lots of divers choose this spot precisely for the likelihood of themselves setting world records there there are other more well-known underwater attractions of a similar nature like the great blue hole in belize great barrier reef but dean's blue hole is a lot deeper and the drop-off is close to shore.
8 Swimming pigs the bahamas has the most famous swimming with pigs experience in the caribbean and it is definitely something you won't want to miss out on during your vacation in the islands you'll need to take a boat out to big major k also known as pig island for this tour and once you get close enough to the island you'll actually see some of the pigs swimming out to your boat to greet you this is a family friendly tour but couples also enjoy the experience in getting to know the swimming pigs of the bahamas big major k is located about 82 miles southeast of nassau apart from the pigs and their caretakers during some parts of the day the island is uninhabited.
9 Historic lighthouses lighthouses have a certain intrigue about them and there are few notable lighthouses that you can check out while in the caribbean elbow reef lighthouse also known as the hope town lighthouse however the hope town is already quite charming and this 89 foot lighthouse adds to its appeal the elbow reef lighthouse was built in the 1860s an era when lighthouses would be used to warn or guide ships at sea and it has survived to bring a bit of the past into the future amazing views are available from the top which makes climbing the 101 steps worth it the hog island lighthouse on the western tip of paradise island is the oldest and best known lighthouse in the bahamas and was built in 1817.
10 Homes to its own sea monster look out for the luska the bahamas has been home to its very own version of the mythical loch ness monster since a large sea creature's carcass washed ashore in 1896 the luska has allegedly been spotted near the blue hole of andros and it's been described as half shark and half octopus the most likely scenario according to experts it's a gigantic octopus to get a closer look at some of the real animals of the bahamas plan a visit to ardastra gardens and zoo where you can strut with flamingos our national bird and feed parrots however if you feel like horsing around saddle up for a morning trail ride at happy trails stables in nassau get up close and personal with the dolphins at dolphin k and atlantis where you can swim paddle board or kayak with these friendly creatures [Music] from our list of these fascinating facts about the bahamas make sure taking a vacation to this country will be so amazing however i am sure we must have learned more about the country and have it in mind among your travel countries.
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1 Third largest wine cellar in the world if you are a wine lover then a tour of grey cliffs wine cellar is a must with more than 250 000 bottles from 400 winemakers in 15 countries the gray cliff collection includes some of the rarest most expensive wines in the world such as 1865 shadow laughing and a 1727 rudesheim apostle wine from bremen ratzkeller it also features many of today's most popular varieties and with a quarter million bottles to choose from there's a perfect wine for every palette and occasion however your new favorite vino awaits visitors to grey cliff can indulge in a wine and cheese pairing where guests sample a minimum of eight wines perfectly matched with fine cheese from around the world tour the famed gary cliff wine cellar and bring home a wine themed souvenir better still treat yourself to a gourmet wine luncheon a feast of five courses expertly paired with wine not a wine lover for those who prefer spirits the gray cliff cognitec is a collection of nine thousand bottles of excellent contacts and ports and as one of the bahamas first five-star restaurants greycliff's dining room menu is stellar.
2 Third largest barrier reef on the planet stretching more than 190 miles in length the andros barrier reef in the bahamas is one of the biggest barrier reefs in the world and the third largest living organism on the planet it sits along the edge of an underwater trench called the tongue of the ocean running parallel to the east coast of the island of andros the andros barrier reef is unique because it stretches down to a depth of six thousand feet rather than lying flat on the ocean floor however it is home to colorful exotic fish of all shapes and sizes the reef is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers furthermore if you want to witness the beauty of the andros barrier reefer yourself then you have to learn how to dive or brush up on your snorkeling skills in nassau paradise island.
3 There are 700 islands in the bahamas out of the 700 islands approximately 30 are inhabited in total the bahamas has a land area of 5 382 square miles a bit smaller than connecticut with so many islands to explore why not embark on a day excursion to discover pearl island ship channel k rose island or the exumas check out the many boating and sailing excursions available from nassau paradise island however it is a place to experience unmatched island vacations across 100 000 squares miles of the world's clearest water furthermore they extend access travel programmed it is your past to work and play around some of it island has secret sand bars and secluded pink sand beaches thousands of miles of irresistibly blue waters in short this is the world's most idyllic setting for getting away.
4 The name bahamas the name bahamas is of lucky and tano derivation although some historians believe it is from the spanish bedjammer meaning shallow water furthermore the islands occupy a position commanding the gateway to the gulf of mexico the caribbean sea and the entire central american region their strategic location has given the history of the bahamas a unique and often striking character it was there that christopher columbus made his original landfall in the episode of the development of the entire region while the early attempts at european dominated settlement were marked by intense national rivalries interspersed with long periods of lawlessness and piracy as a result the society and culture that has evolved in the bahamas is a distinctive blend of european and african heritages the islands lacking natural resources other than their agreeable climate and picturesque beaches have become heavily dependent on the income generated by the extensive tourist facilities and the financial sector that have been developed often as a result of the injection of foreign capital the continued popularity of the islands with tourists largely from north america has helped to maintain a relatively high standard of living among the population most of who are of african descent the capital nassau is located on small but important new providence islands.
5 The national symbols the colors of the bahamian flag are black gold and aquamarine the black represents the bahamian people the gold represents the sun and the aquamarine is a symbol of our crystal clear waters however the national flower is yellow the yellow elder is a tubular yellow flower with ultrafine red stripes on each petal it grows wild in the bahamas but is usually improved through cultivation the yellow elder tree may reach a height of nearly 20 feet however the blooming period is from october to december diminishing by march the national tree is also known as lignum viti or tree of life is a very heavy wood characterized by clusters of small blue flowers at the branch tips furthermore the national bird is the flamingo it's pink it has legs and they have a lot of them.
6 Pirate forts there are several forts you can explore while in the bahamas including fort charlotte the largest fort on the island of new providence located in nassau fort charlotte was built by lord dunmore from 1788 to 1789 it was named after queen saharia charlotte the wife of king george iii furthermore the fort features a drawbridge dungeons underground passages 42 cannons and amazing views the fort finn castle built in 1793 is another popular attraction that gets its name from british captain lord dunmore his second title was vice count thing castle as history tells it finches will built the fort to help keep nasa harbor safe furthermore it was also a useful lookout point for pirates ford finn castle is made of cut limestone also another well-known fort in the bahamas is fort montague also made of local limestone it is the oldest fort in existence on new providence island and is on the east of the nassau harbor.
7 World's second deepest blue hole as far as blue holes go you'll find one of the deepest in the bahamas and in the world with a drop off of 660 feet dean's blue hole on long island in the bahamas is the stuff world records that are made up of in fact lots of divers choose this spot precisely for the likelihood of themselves setting world records there there are other more well-known underwater attractions of a similar nature like the great blue hole in belize great barrier reef but dean's blue hole is a lot deeper and the drop-off is close to shore.
8 Swimming pigs the bahamas has the most famous swimming with pigs experience in the caribbean and it is definitely something you won't want to miss out on during your vacation in the islands you'll need to take a boat out to big major k also known as pig island for this tour and once you get close enough to the island you'll actually see some of the pigs swimming out to your boat to greet you this is a family friendly tour but couples also enjoy the experience in getting to know the swimming pigs of the bahamas big major k is located about 82 miles southeast of nassau apart from the pigs and their caretakers during some parts of the day the island is uninhabited.
9 Historic lighthouses lighthouses have a certain intrigue about them and there are few notable lighthouses that you can check out while in the caribbean elbow reef lighthouse also known as the hope town lighthouse however the hope town is already quite charming and this 89 foot lighthouse adds to its appeal the elbow reef lighthouse was built in the 1860s an era when lighthouses would be used to warn or guide ships at sea and it has survived to bring a bit of the past into the future amazing views are available from the top which makes climbing the 101 steps worth it the hog island lighthouse on the western tip of paradise island is the oldest and best known lighthouse in the bahamas and was built in 1817.
10 Homes to its own sea monster look out for the luska the bahamas has been home to its very own version of the mythical loch ness monster since a large sea creature's carcass washed ashore in 1896 the luska has allegedly been spotted near the blue hole of andros and it's been described as half shark and half octopus the most likely scenario according to experts it's a gigantic octopus to get a closer look at some of the real animals of the bahamas plan a visit to ardastra gardens and zoo where you can strut with flamingos our national bird and feed parrots however if you feel like horsing around saddle up for a morning trail ride at happy trails stables in nassau get up close and personal with the dolphins at dolphin k and atlantis where you can swim paddle board or kayak with these friendly creatures [Music] from our list of these fascinating facts about the bahamas make sure taking a vacation to this country will be so amazing however i am sure we must have learned more about the country and have it in mind among your travel countries.
If you have not subscribed or hit our like button then please do also leave us your comment to better manage our growth thanks for watching and stay tuned God Bless You.
