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Which of us would not want to be on an island with a fabulous nature, away from civilization?

This is entirely possible in one of the Bahamas. That's where the real paradise on earth is!

The ocean water here is turquoise, tall palm trees proudly rise on the coastal snow-white sand,here are cozy bungalows with thatched roofs - all this makes a lasting impression.

The Bahamas was chosen by tourists who come here to forget about civilization for a while.

What could be better than sitting in a deck chair by the ocean, sipping a mint pinacolada or rum punch and watching the sunset and quietly running waves.

Islands - Mecca of underwater diving and fishing.

Here are the most picturesque coral reefs of the oceans with a primitive variety of tropical fish, vegetation and other eerie inhabitants of the depths.

A bit about the geography and economy of the islands

The Bahamas form an entire archipelago in which about 700 islands and coral reefs lined up in a chain.

They are located in the Atlantic Ocean, south of the Florida Peninsula. The center of civilization is located on large islands:

• Greater Inagua
• Eleuthera
• New Providence
• Big bahamas
• Andros.

The currency of the islands is called the Bahamian dollar,  whose rate is economically dependent on the US dollar.

The language of the islands is English,  religion, thanks to English missionary work, is Christianity.

They have been known to Europe since 1492, when the islands were rediscovered by the brave discoverer Columbus.

By the middle of the XVII century, British immigrants arrived here. The Bahamas became a British colony.

The islands were a tidbit and several times came under Spanish possession, but each time England returned them to herself.

And now, stepping on the shore of the Bahamas, a tourist falls into English territory, because the head of state is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

Officially, royal power is represented by the Governor General.

The population of the islands is small and amounts to only 280 thousand people.

Locals are mostly descendants of black slaves and mulattos.

Friendly people, fertile climate

Holidays in the Bahamas are synonymous with wealth and luxury.

The main attraction of the islands is their nature.

The Bahamas has wonderful weather all year round (even in the short rainy season), an abundance of seafood (completely exotic in appearance and taste), a national drink - strong rum and an affable population.

The climate on the islands is mostly tropical. It means that it is warm all year round.

Interestingly, despite the tropical trend, summer temperatures do not rise above 32 ° C, and winter temperatures do not fall below + 18 ° C.

Average the water temperature is always pleasant for swimming: + 27 ° C in the summer, + 23 ° C in the winter.

The best time to visit the archipelago is the cool season from September to May.


The capital of the Bahamas is Nassau,  the city is located on the island of New Providence.

Previously, it was a small village that was once founded by pirates (locals will certainly tell you about this story).

Now it is a modern city with many shops.

What to do and what to visit?

First, visit the water tower and underwater aquarium.  Everything here is different, exotic, unlike famous resorts!

There are many entertainments: for outdoor enthusiasts there is the opportunity to engage in the classic sports of the rich - tennis and golf, for lovers of scuba diving, there is always a free diving instructor.

If you want to wander through shady mangroves, admire centuries-old pine trees, feel the resinous aroma of needles, lie on the white sand of "fine grinding" under palm leaves, you need to visit Andros Island!

In the town of Andros Town there is his talisman - a dolphin, a lighthouse shabby by the sea winds.

And in the town of Red Bay, be sure to buy a handmade souvenir of local needlewomen!

And also, if you want a bright, exotic wedding ceremony, then please - everything is at your service.

No wonder The Bahamas is a favorite wedding destination for honeymooners.

The history of the island of Bimini is riddled with many myths. The main feature here is the disappeared Atlantis, which is supposedly located off the coast of the archipelago.

There is some truth in this, although this fact has not been scientifically proven.

In any case, the Bimini Road - the so-called 700 meters of rock formations - really stretches just 6 meters deep next to North Bimini.

The ancient greatness of these islands inspired Hemingway to create his story about the old man and the sea.

Tourists are attracted by the opportunity of custom fishing for huge tuna, marlin and sailing fish.

These giant fish are completely different from what we see in fish stores!

In the picturesque harbor of the island is an elite yacht club with an adjacent bungalow complex.

In secret, this is a favorite pastime of Hollywood stars and paparazzi.

Long Island is the most picturesque island of the Bahamas.


  Travelers rarely visit it and this is great, because here the world was preserved as it was created by the Creator - untouched and beautiful.

Cape Santa Maria has the most beautiful snow-white beaches.

The second largest island is Big Abaco. This is the center of the sailing regatta, so all yachtsmen of the world know it.

The sailing season with good wind for filling sails and sailing tacks lasts from early spring to winter rains.

The coastal waters of the island are also rich in a wide variety of fish. While the husbands are fishing, their spouses spend time with great shopping.

In the largest city of the island - Marsh Harbor has many duty free shops.

Here there are Cuban rum, first-class cigars, the best Brazilian coffee.

Do not forget to bring to friends and family the handicrafts of local craftsmen from shells, straw and the famous Bahamian batik.

But remember about customs restrictions!

To the north-east of the island of New Providence is the island of Paradise, whose name speaks for itself - a paradise! He is connected with Fr. New Providence Bridge.

On this island is located the most famous hotel in the Bahamas Atlantis, which owns chic beaches, restaurants and casinos.

Another highlight of the island is the 50-meter Dixon Hill Lighthouse Lighthouse.

If you have the strength to climb it, you will be provided with unique photos of the endless beaches of the Bahamas, where the azure sky merges with the blue ocean surface.

An unusually quiet and lazy atmosphere reigns on this island, there is no need to rush anywhere ...

A favorite destination for tourists is the 10-km-long romantic East Beach, which has turned pale pink due to crushed corals.

But you should not relax in an idyll! Do not swim far, otherwise there is a risk of getting to know the local sharks!


  You can describe the Bahamas for a long time, they are undoubtedly similar to each other, like the fingers of one hand, but at the same time, each has its own flavor.

If you want to know what it is like - a heavenly pleasure, welcome here!

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The full name of the state is the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The state consists of more than 3,000 islands, reefs and islets. The Bahamas are located north of Cuba and Haiti and close to Florida.

Originally inhabited by the Lucayans, a native of the Arawak tribe, the Bahamas became the first stop of Christopher Columbus back in 1492. Although the Spaniards never colonized the Bahamas, they sent the Lucayans into slavery in Haiti, with the result that by 1513 the islands were almost empty. In 1648, English colonists landed on the island of Eleuthera from Bermuda, and in 1718 the Bahamas became a crown colony.

Today, the constitutional monarchy remains a form of government in the state, Queen Elizabeth II is represented by the Governor General. The Bahamas has a parliamentary system of government in which power is in the hands of a bicameral Parliament.

The religious composition of the population of the Bahamas is diverse: 35.4% are Baptists, 15.1% are Anglicans, 13.5% are Catholics, 15.2% of the population belong to other Christian denominations, another part represents Methodists, Pentecostals, the Church of God, are atheists or undecided.

The economy of the state rests on tourism. It accounts for more than 60% of GDP. In addition, the tourism industry provides jobs to more than half of the country's able-bodied population.

Climate and weather

The north of the Bahamas is located in the zone of tropical trade winds, and in the south the climate is subtropical. It is formed by the warm Gulf Stream, whose influence is dangerous, since in summer it provokes hurricanes. Precipitation falls in the form of rain from May to October.

The temperature in the summer ranges from + 26 ... + 32 ° С. On the southern islands, the temperature can reach +40 ° C, but thanks to the trade winds, the heat is easily tolerated. In winter, the temperature is in the range + 18 ... + 22.

You can go on vacation to the Bahamas at any time of the year, but in the summer on the southern beaches it can be very hot.

Nature

According to the geological structure, the Bahamas archipelago is a limestone plateau. The average height above sea level is 30 m, and the highest point of the Bahamas is Mount Alvernia on the island of Ket, rising 63 meters above sea level. Many islands have mangrove swamps, salt lagoon lakes and sandy beaches due to salt-saturated limestone coming to the surface. There are practically no rivers on the islands, so there is very little fresh water.

The flora of the Bahamas is not very diverse and is represented by low-growing shrubs, cacti, aloe. Orchids, jasmine grow.

The fauna is also not diverse. In the Bahamas, there are snakes, frogs, bats, in swamps and salt lagoons - flamingos. In addition, a large number of migratory birds flies here to winter.

But the underwater world of the Bahamas is simply amazing. In the coral at the bottom of the ocean there are many species of fish that divers love so much. In lagoons and backwaters you can find mackerel and barracuda. There are sea turtles. A huge number of corals, mollusks, and sponges live on reefs.

sights

The Bahamas is considered the richest country in the region. On each island of the archipelago there is that highlight that will attract any tourist.

There are many interesting places in the Bahamian capital of Nassau. For example, you can stroll along Bay Street - a street with many shops, boutiques; or visit the Adastra Gardens Gardens, Retreat Gardens Reserve, an underwater aquarium or the famous Cable Beach - an area of \u200b\u200bsandy beaches, hotels, casinos. The heart of the city is the central square with the buildings of the Supreme Court, Parliament, and the Colonial Administration. The hallmark of the city is the Atlantis Hotel. The most visited places by tourists are the old water tower with beautiful views of the city and the Queen Victoria's staircase with 66 steps carved into the rock.

The city of Freeport is suitable for lovers of water sports, outdoor activities, golf and tennis. It is also worth visiting the Garden of the Groves garden, the monuments of the ancient Arawak culture, the Rand Memorial Park.

In the city of New Byte on the island of Ket, there is a unique architectural monument - the Hermitage, built on top of Mount Alvernia. The Hermitage was built by an apostate priest in 1939. The works of Father Jerome belong to the Church of the Savior on the same island and many beautiful monasteries and temples erected on other islands of the archipelago.

Nutrition

Seafood is the foundation of Bahamian cuisine. The national ingredient of the Bahamians is the sea snail "conk". Various salads, appetizers, soups are prepared from this snail.

It is impossible to imagine local cuisine without rice and pea dishes. Prickly lobster is the most expensive dish. For a very long time, a variety of dishes and soup from sea turtles were popular, which led this species of reptiles to extinction. It is worth trying a dish of sea bass, served with a sauce of mushrooms, onions, spices and white wine.

For dessert, usually served fruits (melons, pineapples, papaya, mangoes), drinks, the key ingredient of which is rum, as well as the famous Bahamian buns Johnny cake. From non-alcoholic drinks tea, coffee, Pepsi-cola are found here.

Bahamian cuisine borrowed a lot from British, American and African, but adapted the borrowed for local conditions and opportunities.

In large cities there are a large number of restaurants, cafes and bars. On average, the bill per person in an inexpensive cafe will be $ 10-15. At the height of the tourist season, many cafes and restaurants are crowded, so you should take care in advance not to be left, for example, without dinner.

Residence

In the Bahamas there is no system for classifying hotels and hotels, so the assignment of a "star" level here is made either by the owner of the leased premises, or by a tour operator. Holidays in the Bahamas are considered very prestigious and expensive, so most hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis.

As a rule, guesthouses are located on the coast, which are mainly rented to divers and surfers. Guesthouse service may not always be at the highest level, but it meets its rates.

There are also hotel complexes consisting of bungalows. There are eco-hotels that use only natural products and take energy from solar panels.

If hotel accommodation is not included in the plans of the tourist, there is always the opportunity to rent a room from the local population.

Fun and relaxation

Mostly the Bahamas go for a beach holiday, diving and surfing. The coastal zone of the archipelago is replete with beautiful sandy beaches, the most famous and popular of which is Pink Beach on the island of Harbor. The most expensive beach holiday destination is the island of Eleuthera.

A large number of shallow reefs attract novice divers. Under water there is something to see - sunken ships, underwater caves. Underwater feeding of sharks on the islands of Abaco, New Providence, Long Island is very popular. Lovers of less extreme relaxation will be offered swimming with dolphins.

Most hotels include water sports in the service price, while some offer them for a fee. The islands of New Providence, Harbor Island and Grand Bahama have a large number of water sports centers.

Twice a year, the Johnconu Festival is held in the Bahamas. Colorful processions are accompanied by musical performances, fireworks. In Freeport, the National Windsurfing Championship is held annually in January. The Music Fest festival takes place in the last week of May. July 10 is Independence Day. At the end of September, the Bahamas Wine and Culinary Festival is held.

In Nassau and Freeport there are a large number of bars, restaurants, clubs for night lovers.

Purchases

Shops in the Bahamas are open Monday through Saturday from 9.00 to 13.00, followed by a lunch break, and work resumes from 15.00 to 17.00.

The world famous Bay Street shopping street is located in the old part of Nassau, and next to it is the Straw Market. In these places you can buy a variety of goods, from fashionable clothes of world brands to elegant jewelry, accessories and handmade souvenirs.

The second popular place for shopping is the small island of Paradise. Here, avid shopaholics will find everything they want at affordable prices.

Shopping is best done on a weekday morning, because at this time they have the least people.

The price of goods in the Bahamas is commensurate with the US. Fans of a beautiful life will have to lay out about $ 200 a day. Those who are more modest in needs will meet $ 70-150 a day. And do not forget that the Bahamas has a duty-free system.

Transport

The Bahamas has two major international airports - the Lindel Pindling International Airport in Nassau and the Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport. In addition to these major in the Bahamas, there are about 60 small airports. Nassau, Freeport and Mathieu Town have seaports.

There are no rail connections, as well as public transport, in the Bahamas. Movement is carried out on cars, motorcycles, bicycles, which can be rented. There is a taxi in the capital. The fare is regulated by the government. So, the cost per quarter mile when traveling by taxi will cost $ 2, then the tariff will be 30 cents per quarter mile.

Communication between the islands is carried out by ferries and boats.

The length of roads is 2700 km, half of which is paved.

Communication

The communication system on the archipelago is well developed. Payphones are ubiquitous, of which you can make international calls, and payment is made using a telephone card. In the rooms of almost every hotel there is a telephone from which you can make local calls or make an international call through an operator, though it will be 10-15% more expensive than from a payphone.

Mobile communications are also well developed. Local telecom operators provide 100% coverage of the state.

BaTelNet ISP provides almost all types of services. The cost of the connection on average is $ 5 per hour.

Security

Going to the Bahamas, it is not necessary, but it is advisable to be vaccinated against hepatitis B, diphtheria and tuberculosis. The prevalence of HIV and AIDS in the region should also be taken into account.

Customs control is quite democratic. There is no restriction on the import and export of foreign currency, but the export of local cash, the amount of which exceeds $ 70, must be accompanied by a permission from the Central Bank of the Bahamas. The ban on import applies to drugs, explosives, weapons (without special permission).

The local population is quite friendly and ready to help if necessary. However, there are some restrictions and prohibitions. Fishing with the use of underwater rifles and other devices for these purposes is not permitted.

Local authorities are fighting a tough fight against drug trafficking: even for drug use they could face imprisonment.

In the Bahamas, petty crimes, such as pickpocketing and theft, are quite common, so you need to be careful. It is undesirable for girls and women to take walks alone after dark.

There is practically no state supervision of local firms offering active sports services, which entails frequent accidents and fatalities during underwater fishing, diving, and surfing.

The traffic in the Bahamas is left-hand.

Business climate

The Bahamas is considered a haven for businessmen. Here you can register any offshore companies. But it should be borne in mind that buying a property imposes a ban on doing business. However, it is very beneficial to invest in business real estate. For hotel owners, benefits are provided here.

In the Bahamas there is no income tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, property tax.

The property

Foreign citizens have the right to purchase in the Bahamas both land for development, and other types of real estate: villas, apartments, townhouses. There is a restriction on the area of \u200b\u200breal estate acquired by foreign citizens - it should not exceed 2 hectares, otherwise a special permit is required. The application for permission to purchase real estate must contain information about the buyer and seller, a description of the object and the purpose of its acquisition. After selecting an object in writing, a purchase proposal is drawn up and an advance payment is made.

It is best to entrust the registration of real estate to a lawyer. The presence of the parties is not necessary. Acquired real estate is subject to compulsory insurance and registration with the Investment Board.

The average cost of 1 sq.m. comfortable housing in the Bahamas is $ 7,000. Buying a bungalow will cost $ 300,000-500,000, villas $ 500,000 and higher, a penthouse $ 1,000,000-3,000,000.

To travel to the Bahamas you need to apply for a visa at the British Embassy. A visa is issued for a period of up to 90 days, if this does not apply to employment.

Despite the high cost of services, the Bahamas can save money. Many hotels offer guests discount cards for entering nightclubs for $ 5. This is a very advantageous offer, taking into account that at the weekend entrance to the club costs from $ 50.

Prices for imported spirits are very high, so if you want to save on alcohol, it is better to order local drinks, such as rum and beer.

Keep in mind that gratuities in the Bahamas range from 10 to 15%, and some restaurants and hotels include them in advance.

The Commonwealth of the Bahamas is a state in the Atlantic Ocean located between the Florida Peninsula and the island of Cuba. The archipelago with a total area of \u200b\u200b14 thousand kilometers and a population of 360 thousand people consists of 700 small tropical islands, only thirty of which are inhabited. The capital of the Bahamas is the city of Nassau, located on the large island of New Providence. The political system is a constitutional monarchy.

Bahamas on a world map

The state of the Bahamas is divided into 31 districts, large cities - Nassau, Stella Maris, Andros Tau, Freeport. The bulk of the population is concentrated on the large islands of New Providence, Andros and Greater Bahama.

Tropical islands, washed by the warm Gulf Stream, annually attract thousands of vacationers to their snow-white sandy beaches. It is an international center of tourism and diving, a large offshore center and the richest state in the region. The islands themselves are composed of coral and reef limestones. There are extensive shallow waters, the largest of which is the Big Bahamas Bank, stretching for 530 kilometers.

The surface of the island is mostly flat, karst phenomena are noted, leading to the appearance of underground and underwater caves. The coast of the islands is replete with sandy beaches, many salt lakes that communicate with the ocean. There are practically no rivers in the Bahamas, so there are problems with fresh water. Pure fresh water has to be extracted from deep karst wells.

Map of the Bahamas in Russian

The vegetation on the islands is represented by evergreen shrubs, cacti and mango thickets, a significant part of the territory is occupied by the savannah. Evergreen rainforests grow on large islands, and coconut palms grow along the coasts.
  The climate of the Bahamas is trade wind, tropical, and here almost all year round is summer. Even in January, the temperature does not fall below + 22 ° C. Winters are dry and short, and summers are hot and rainy. The rainy season lasts from May to October, hurricanes often occur.

The sights of the Bahamas can talk endlessly. These are famous national parks and reserves, historical, natural and architectural monuments, chic hotels and casinos with vibrant nightlife. It is interesting to visit ancient churches and relax in modern tourist complexes, visit magnificent botanical gardens and go down to the underwater kingdom to get acquainted with its inhabitants, to see unique coral reefs and underwater caves.

The Bahamas will undoubtedly give a huge mass of impressions. Indeed, in addition to being able to sunbathe under the tropical sun, you can also learn more exotic forms of entertainment. For example, as soon as you can not help but admire the fascinating swimming near the dolphins or the opportunity to feed huge white sharks.

Diving enthusiasts admire the magnificent dives that allow you to watch the colorful and diverse variety of life in the underwater world of coral reefs. The uniqueness of the islands is that their beautiful nature and rare animals that live in nature reserves, magnificent sandy beaches that smoothly turn into the blue ocean, can be perfectly combined with luxurious hotels and shops.

It is also worth visiting the Bahamian restaurants, which present both the exotic of local cuisine and the classics of world cuisine achievements.

Local delicacies are baked shells of almost all kinds, as well as seafood salads, and, of course, traditional huge lobsters and lobsters.

Undoubtedly, the Bahamas are one of the few true paradise corners of our planet.

In this before you will be map of the Bahamas in Russian, both in image format and interactive map from the satellite.

Just as the flag and coat of arms of the Bahamas determine the essence of this country, so its map allows you to better know this country. Below you will see map of bahamas  in Russian in JPG format. the image is presented in a reduced form, can open it with the left mouse button on the whole screen, or save it by right-clicking, and then “save as”.

Below you will see what the Bahamas look like on a world map.

Below you can take advantage bahamas satellite map. The map was kindly provided by the Google Maps service. If you don’t know how to use them, then I’ll be happy to tell you, just go to my Google Maps article, there I tell everything in detail. Well, in short, with the “+” and “-” buttons you can increase and decrease the map, by holding the left mouse button on the map you can move on it, and in the upper right corner you can change the display modes.

And another opportunity to show a map of the Bahamas is a wonderful program for displaying a full three-dimensional model of our planet, you can even see the terrain, mountains are high, the waters in the seas are swaying, and special cultural monuments are presented in the Google Planet mode. If you do not have Google Earth, you will be asked to do this. If you accessed through the Opera browser, viewing is not possible. This is best done in Firefox and Google Chrome browsers.

When it comes to the Bahamas, many find luxurious beaches surrounded by spreading palm trees, a blue sea and bright sun. And this is understandable, since the tourism industry is really well developed here. But what else is this territory interesting for? We will talk about this in this article.

Bahamas on a map

The state, called the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is located north-south-east of the island of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago consists of 700 islands of various sizes and coral reefs, which occupy a space of 250 thousand km. Of these, only 30 are inhabited.

Land area can be compared with the area of \u200b\u200bJamaica. The structure includes the islands of Caicos and Turks, which are the overseas land of Great Britain. The largest of them are Andros, Greater Bahama, New Providence, Eleuthera.

State capital

All tourists arriving on begin acquaintance with this unusually picturesque territory from the capital of the state. It is located on the island of New Providence. This is a very small island (the smallest in the Bahamas archipelago). The capital of Nassau is a small and modern city, which is famous all over the world for the harmonious combination of ultra-modern buildings with structures of colonial architecture. The once noisy and small village, founded by pirates, has turned into a wonderful modern city of Nassau (Bahamas).

Many original and colorful buildings surround the harbor promenade and harbor, business areas are always lively, and numerous shops and markets offer tourists goods from different countries.

At the beginning of the 20th century, after the construction of the international airport and the deepening of the harbor, the Bahamas (the capital in particular) received up to a million tourists annually. And by the 70s, when the bridge was built on Paradise Island and landscaped Cable Beach, the city began to receive up to 2.5 million visitors a year.

Bahamas Attractions

At the beginning of our trip, we will get acquainted with some islands that are of interest to tourists.

Grand bahamas located in the north of the archipelago. It is the second most visited tourist island in the country. Despite its name, it is not the largest island. He attracts tourists with snow-white shores, vast forests and rich wildlife. His most popular area is Freeport.

Andros

Archipelago. It is covered with vast palm thickets. In addition, mahogany and pine grow here. The forest here, according to the islanders, is populated by aggressive little red-eyed elves. They call them chikcharniz.

The island is poorly populated, only on its eastern shore can you find shabby shacks, surrounded by old cars and abandoned refrigerators. Therefore, Andros is most often visited only by extreme divers, who are attracted here by the third longest barrier reef in the world. He stretched along all the shores of the island. The city of Andros Town also belongs to the sights of this island, along with an old lighthouse and the beautiful Somerset Beach. In the town of Red Bay, located in the northwest of Andros, the descendants of the Seminole Indians live, who are famous for their skill in weaving various products from straws.

Eleuthera

The Bahamas, whose photos often adorn the covers of glossy magazines, attract very wealthy tourists on holiday. As a rule, they prefer this small island, which is traditionally considered to be elite. Luxurious resorts and various clubs alternate with magnificent villas and gourmet restaurants.

Harbor Island Reef, located in the northwest of Eluthera, deserves special attention. Here is the vibrant and distinctive city of Dunmore Town, a wonderful beach and excellent snorkelling and diving sites.

Long Island

Tourists visit far from all the Bahamas. The map shows that Long Island is an elongated island (one hundred kilometers long and five kilometers wide). It is practically not visited by tourists. And completely in vain. This is the most picturesque island of the archipelago, with many corners untouched by human civilization.

The landscape of Long Island is formed by a combination of hilly terrain, washed out by the surf of the coast, which are washed by the rich marine life, sandy beaches. In the north of the island there is a long snow-white beach - one of the most beautiful in the western hemisphere.

Nassau Cathedral

But not only the interesting nature of the Bahamas is famous. The capital of the state is famous for its architectural structures. One of them is the Cathedral. This is the largest religious building in the country. The construction of the cathedral dates back to the end of the 17th century. Next to it, you can see many commemorative tablets with the names of people who died here during the time of epidemics.

Queen Victoria Staircase

In Nassau (Bahamas) there is an unusual staircase. It was cut down in a limestone rock by slaves in the 18th century. It has sixty five steps. The current name was received much later. This happened during the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s throne.

A staircase runs along the wall of the fort. On the opposite side, a small waterfall carries its waters. At the very bottom, at the steps there is a recreation area. And from the upper steps a bewitching view of Nassau opens.

Parliament building

This small two-story building is located in the very center of Nassau, in its main square. It was built at the beginning of the XIX century, for the meetings of the colonial government. The first British officials appeared here in the middle of the XVII century. And today there is a direct influence in the state from London, since formally the Queen of Great Britain is still the head of the country's Parliament.

The Parliament building has an antique portico, which is decorated with four columns. Like all buildings in the square, it is painted in a saturated pink color. It looks especially beautiful in the evening hours.

Bimini road

These are two almost parallel ruts paved with stone slabs that are under water. Some slabs reach a length of six meters. The road is located at a depth of nine meters, through perfectly clear water it is perfectly visible from the sea surface. Its length is five hundred meters, its width is ninety meters.

This is not the only unusual find. Not far from the Bimini road, a sleeve has a J-shape. It is also lined with such plates. Here, under the water, other strange structures were also discovered - platforms and concentric circles.

Alice town

Today, many are attracted to the Bahamas, photos of which you can see in our article. They have many different clubs on their territory. Alice Town has the most famous of them. In it, E. Hemingway began to write his novel “To Have and Not To Have”. Tourists are shown this historical monument, which presents unique photographs of the famous writer, his personal belongings.

Royal Victoria Gardens Gardens

The unusual vegetation is famous for the Bahamas. The capital of Nassau on its territory has a unique botanical garden, built here at the beginning of the XIX century.

The Royal Victoria Gardens has a rare collection of plants from tropical countries. There are more than three hundred species. A huge number of rare varieties of orchids are surrounded by trees and fill the air with a delicious aroma.