Flags of the World | Bahamas

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The flag of The Bahamas was officially hoisted on July 10, 1973, the date of the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom.

The Islands of the Bahamas

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The Bahamas is a country, comprised of 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 square miles of ocean.

The main islands are Abaco, Acklins and Crooked Island, Andros, Berry Islands, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exuma, Grand Bahama, Inagua, Long Island, Mayaguana, New Providence and Paradise Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador.

Greetings from Bahamas

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The Bahamas is a country consisting of more than 3,000 islands, in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba and Hispaniola.

“It’s quite literally heaven on Earth here. Just take one look at any of our breathtaking beaches, said to be sandier than most beaches in the region. Miles of pink or pure white powdery sand. Endless crystal-clear turquoise waves rolling onto the shore. And when you step into the ocean, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how clear the water is. You’ll see everything. Even your toes.”

Fruits and Vegetables in the Bahamas

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The Bahamas have excellent soil and a perfect warm climate, giving it some of the best conditions for growing produce in the world. The top fruits and vegetables grown in the Bahamas are cabbage cassava, peppers, avocado and banana.

 

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In 2014 the Bahamas celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Bahamas National Geographic Information Systems Centre (BNGIS). This 50 cent stamp is about hurricane distribution in the Bahamas in the period 1960-2012.

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Dean's Blue Hole, Long Island | Bahamas

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The Bahamas is an island country consisting of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets in the Atlantic Ocean.

Long Island is one of those islands. It earned its name because a seafarer felt it took too long to sail past the island. After all, it is about 130 kilometers long and 6 km wide at its broadest point. The island has a population of about 3,000.

 

Dean's Blue Hole is the world's deepest underwater sinkhole, dropping to a depth of about 200 meters.

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Part of a set of four stamps celebrating the christening of Prince George, born July 22, 2013 and christened October 23 of the same year. Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge is the first child of Prince William and Catherine (or simply just 'Kate').

Inagua Islands, Bahamas

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The Bahamas is an island country consisting of more than 700(!) islands, cays, and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, located north of Cuba.

Great Inagua is the third largest island in The Bahamas. The population of this island is about 1,000.There is a large bird sanctuary in the centre of the island with a population of more than 80,000 Flamingoes and many other bird species.

 

The neighbouring Little Inagua is uninhabited and occupied by a large Land and Sea Park.

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In 2014 The Bahamas issued a set of four stamps to celebrate 10th anniversary of Bahamas National Geographic Information Systems Centre. This 50 cent stamp is about “Hurricane Distribution 1960-2012”. 

Welcome to the... Bahamas

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“It’s quite literally heaven on Earth here. Just take one look at any of our breathtaking beaches, said to be sandier than most beaches in the region. Miles of pink or pure white powdery sand. Endless crystal-clear turquoise waves rolling onto the shore. And when you step into the ocean, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how clear the water is. You’ll see everything. Even your toes.”

The Bahamas is a country consisting of more than 3,000 islands, in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba and Hispaniola.

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From a set of 16 stamps about Bahamas marine life (2012): the Bonefish.

Bonefishes, Albula vulpes, prefer reefs, shallows, estuaries, bays, grass flats, and other brackish areas. They are found worldwide in subtropical warm seas.

Take me for a carriage ride through The Bahamas

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Greetings from Nassau, Bahamas.

Horse drawn surreys (carriage rides) take you to focal points in Nassau.... Government House, Parliament Square, Queen’s Staircase. National Art Gallery, Pompey Museum, Stately Houses & Cathedrals, Straw Market, Festival Place where cruise ships dock and much more.

   

The pink building in the backround is Government House, where the Governor General lives. The statue is of Christopher Columbus who discoverd the New World when he landed on the tiny Bahamian island of San Salvador in 1492.

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From a set of 4 stamps: Hurricane awareness.

Nassau Harbour, Bahamas

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Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Located on New Providence Island, Nassau has an attractive harbor, a colorful blend of old world and colonial architecture, and a busy port. The tropical climate and natural beauty of the Bahamas has made Nassau a popular tourist destination. (Wikipedia)

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The desert rose (Adenium spp.) is pictured on this 2006 flora issue.

Paradise Island Bridge, Bahamas

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“The sun sets over the bridge, linking Nassau to Paradise Island as boats nestle in the protective harbor.”

You’ll find capital city, Nassau on New Providence Island, neighbor to Paradise Island.

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Form a series of four stamps. Hurricane Awareness, highlighting the importance of hurricane preparedness.

A lighthouse from the Bahamas

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“You’ll find our capital city, Nassau on New Providence Island, neighbor to Paradise Island. Offering a distinct blend of international glamour and tropical ease, this unique island pair gives you the freedom to do everything or nothing at all. So, kick back. Enjoy.”

(source: www.bahamas.com)

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The desert rose (Adenium spp.) is pictured on this 2006 flora issue.