It is always interesting to know curious facts about the place we are going to visit. That is why we have prepared for you everything you need to know about Bahamas.
At Atlantic Ocean, to the east of Florida and north of Cuba, is one of the most recognized and beautiful places: Bahamas. Bahamas is a set of islands among which, the closest to United States es Bimini, known as "the gateway to the Bahamas." Some of the most important are: Andros, Eleuthera, Cat, Long Island, San Salvador Island, acklins, crooked, etc.
All the Bahamas They have a tropical climate and are located at a height of 10 meters above sea level. During the summer and autumn, it is usually a dangerous area due to the hurricanes that pass through the islands; so the best time to visit the Bahamas it is in winter. There have been a series of hurricanes that have affected the islands such as Hurricane Andrew (1992), Floyd (1994), Francés (2004), etc. The last hurricane that was registered was Jeanne.
Regarding culture, Bahamas are influenced mainly by Africa y Europe. Junkanoo is the most recognized music of the place, followed by raspar and calypso. In various ceremonies such as funerals and weddings, marching bands are played. Within the history of BahamasIt is also known that the first film directed by a Bahamian -Jimmy Curry- was "Filthy Rich Gangster"; who curiously also produced the Junkanoo. Jimmy Curry has produced film and television films, concerts, sporting events, and is the founder of the Bahamas Festival of the Arts of America. In the less developed islands, handicrafts such as baskets, hats and bags are made from palm leaves, highly desired by tourists who visit the place.
There are a series of festivals related to the products of the area, such as the "pineapple festival" that takes place in Gregory town or the "crab party" in Andros. Likewise, Bahamas It is a highly religious country, in which you can find various places of worship, mostly Anglican Christians.
The most practiced sport in the Bahamas it is cricket, as well as sailing and athletics. To a lesser extent sports such as football and rugby are practiced. Some Bahamians like Sir Durwood Knowles and Cecile Cooke, were awarded Olympic gold medals in sailing in 1964; while in athletics, Tonique Williams-Darling won a medal in the women's relay team in 2000 and another in the 400m event. in 2004.