About The Bahamas

The commonwealth of The Bahamas is a sovereign, English-speaking country consisting of two thousand cays and 700 islands that form an archipelago. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean just on the east of Florida down into the Caribbean.
With the 305,000 inhabitants spread throughout the islands, each island has its own character and something different to offer. If you are on a holiday, the most difficult part will be which island to visit first. And if time allows you to visit as many islands as possible.

Weather
The climate of The Bahamas is subtropical to tropical and is moderated by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. Because The Bahamas are closer to the continent of North America they are slightly cooler than other Caribbean islands. The average temperatures on the islands range from 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (27 to 32 degrees Celsius) in the summer and in the winter 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 27 degrees Celsius).  The wind across theThe Bahamas will keep the vacation cool during the daytime and help lower the temperature at night.

Economy
The Bahamas classifies as an upper middle-income developing country. Tourism is the primary economic activity; it counts for two thirds of the GDP. Offshore finance is the second largest industry. The government continues promoting tourism and financial services while aiming for greater diversification through agriculture, fishing, manufacturing and e-commerce.

Culture
Festivals and celebration play an important role in the Bahamian culture and events such as the Fox Hill Festival and the All Andros Crabfest include food and lively music.
The most unique and vibrant of all of the Bahamian festivals is the well-known Junkanoo. The festival, much like Carnival held in other parts of the Caribbean, is characterized by parades, costumes, dance, and food. The tradition grew out of the break that slaves used to receive around Christmas time during the plantation era on the islands. Parades are held for the event on Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.

Language
The official language of The Bahamas is English and Bahamians speak a unique dialect of the language. Here, the locals combine British English with language taken from their native African, Irish, or Scottish heritage. The inlands' Haitian residents also speak Creole.

Doing business with/in The Bahamas
Although global technological developments have in many instances reduced the necessity for business travel, The Bahamas continues to be an attractive offshore jurisdiction because of its proximity to North America and its relative ease accessibility from major international financial centers.  An additional advantage of doing business in The Bahamas is the literacy and expertise found within the local population.

More information provided on website www.bahamas.com