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Article #433: Vacation In Bahamas

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Located on the east of United States and destination for sports fishing. Apart
Cuba, the islands of Bahamas form a from fishing, Bahamas is also known for
100,000-square mile archipelago water sports such as sailing,
consisting of around 2,000 cays and 700 windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling,
islands. Out of these, only 30 are and parasailing, kayaking and jet skiing.
inhabited. Waters around Bahamas have the There are some world-class golf courses
world's third longest barrier reef and located on these islands. You can even
are home to about 14.5 percent of the hire a charter plane or a charter boat to
world's corals. Unique geographical have a cruise around the islands.
diversity and a great hospitality of Museums, historical sites and various art
these islands make Bahamas an ideal galleries provide the tourists with a
tourist destination. glimpse of history, art and culture of
Discovered by Christopher Columbus in people inhabiting the beautiful islands
1492, the islands of Bahamas had always of Bahamas. You can stroll around the
caught the attention of explorers, beautiful Ardastra Tropical Gardens and
invaders and traders. Bahamas was under watch the world-famous marching
the colonial rule of Great Britain before flamingoes perform. The Abaco National
it obtained independence and became a Park is one of the few places where you
sovereign Commonwealth of Bahamas on July can find the elusive "Bahama" parrot and
10, 1973. the endangered Bahamian Rock Iguana. The
With a population of around 3 million Abaco Wild Horse Preserve is home to
people, Bahamas is primarily an Abaco Barbs, a kind of wild horse. Around
English-speaking nation with Bahamian 120 species of plants and several species
Dollar as the principal currency. 85 of dolphins and whales are found in
percent of Bahamians are of West African Bahamas. Tourists can even experience a
descent. Tourism is the main source of swim alongside a dolphin at the Blue
income for this nation accounting for Lagoon Island in Nassau. Nightlife
almost 50 percent of the total GDP. activities on these islands include
Tourists can have a memorable experience casinos and night clubs.
on these islands. Bahamas is an exciting






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