Bahamas
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2023-06-05 16:16:10
Bahamas
Bahamas
The Bahamas is one of the three islands of the West Indies. Although it is considered as an island group in the Caribbean Sea, it is actually not in the Caribbean Sea, but in the North Atlantic Ocean outside the mouth of the Florida Strait. This archipelago is composed of over 700 islands and over 2400 islands and reefs, with a total area of 13939 square kilometers and a population of 360000. 85% of them are black, black and white, 12% are white, and the rest are a minority of Hispanic, Indian, and Native Americans, as well as a minority of Chinese who speak English. The capital city of Nassau has a population of 259000, and July 10th is its National Day (Independence Day)， sports fitness .
Historical tracing
Full name of the country: Commonwealth of the Bahamas (English) The earliest residents of the Bahamas were the Indian Arawaks, who referred to themselves as the Lukayos. In October 1492, Columbus landed on San Salvador Island Island (Waterloo Island) in the middle of the Bahamas when he first sailed to America. In 1513, Spanish Governor General J. Ponce de Leon discovered some islands here and named them the Bahamas. The first batch of European immigrants arrived here in 1647. In 1648, a group of British people led by W. Searle established the first colony on the island. In 1649, the Governor of British Bermuda led a group of British people to occupy the archipelago, but there were no plans to settle. As a result, the area quickly became a haven for pirates, and the Spanish also occasionally landed and invaded, leading to later prosperity, although some people did. In 1670, the Bahamas was granted land nobility by the British royal family to North Carolina. In 1718, the King of England appointed W. Rogers as the first Governor General. In 1717, Britain declared the Bahamas a colony. In 1782, the Spanish occupied Nassau. In 1783, Britain and Spain signed the Treaty of Versailles, officially establishing themselves as part of Britain. After the American Revolution, some loyalists of Britain fled the United States and arrived in the Bahamas, which led to the prosperity of the Bahamas and the establishment of cotton plantations. During the American Civil War, it became the center of blockade of smuggled ships. It was not until after World War II that the tourism industry began to develop and promote permanent prosperity in the region. In January 1964, internal autonomy was implemented. In January 1967, the first general election after autonomy was held, with the Progressive Party, Lyndon Pinderling, serving as Prime Minister. In 1972, the Progressive Liberal Party thwarted the separatist activities of anti government forces both domestically and internationally, leading to early elections. After the election, the party issued a green paper on independence, and the British government approved a bill for the independence of the Bahamas. On July 10, 1973, it declared independence and became a member of the Commonwealth.
Islands Scenery
In 1513, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Leon, led a fleet of ships to sail along the Caribbean Sea in search of the legendary Fountain of Rejuvenation. They saw some islands submerged in water and named them "Bahamas", which means "shoals". Only when Puerto Ricans set foot on the archipelago did they realize that the casual naming of this picturesque archipelago, Unnamed, seemed too ordinary to highlight its unique features.
On the island of the Grand Bahamas, there is a wonderful lake of fire. Whenever you go boating on the lake at night, you stir the water with your hands, and sparks suddenly splash. The oars can ignite thousands of flames, rising and falling one after another, like thousands of fireflies dancing on the lake. Originally, this is a marine organism called "dinoflagellate" that thrives in the lake. Its fluorescent enzyme splashes out of the water, causing oxidation and emitting colorful "sparks".
On the coast of Bimini Island, there is a stone road that is 5 meters underwater, with a flat and open road surface. It is known as the "Atlantis Road" by people. For a long time, it has aroused people's infinite imagination, and most people speculate that it was created by the ancient Atlantis people.
There is also the former residence of the famous American writer Hemingway on the island. Because Hemingway lived on the small island of Bimini for three years and wrote the Nobel Prize winning novel 'The Old Man and the Sea'. Visitors to the island must visit Hemingway's former residence, which has become a famous tourist destination.
Back then, the Spanish once searched for treasure in the Bahamas but couldn't find it. Disappointed Spanish people angrily left the archipelago. However, the islanders are discerning and have found a "treasure trove" and "cash cow" on their land, which is the most important economic sector in the Bahamas - tourism. They utilize their country's colorful natural scenery to fully develop tourism resources, attracting 5 million tourists from all over the world every year to a small country with only 300000 people.
Those who have been accustomed to living in high-rise buildings and bustling traffic for a long time find the charm and interest of the small island abundant. The Bahamian people also feel very proud, as they claim to be the world's longest outdoor activity due to the long hours of sunshine in the Bahamas. They are proud of the azure seawater, sparkling beaches, and abundant sunshine throughout the year.
Pink Sands Beach
On the beach in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, a pink patch made people think it was full of flowers. As they approached, they found out that this was actually the color of the beach. The entire beach was originally composed of powder washed from red coral by seawater.
Even on weekdays, the streets of Nassau are filled with a joyful atmosphere. As long as the artist beats the drum, in a second, colorful people come flooding in, singing and dancing! When you're walking on the street, don't be surprised if the handsome guy or girl next to you reaches out and says, "Hi, Dance with me!
The Road of Fire Lake and Atlantis
In the Greater Bahamas, there is a unique lake of fire. Whenever you go boating on the lake at night, you stir the water with your hands, and sparks suddenly splatter. The oars can ignite ten thousand sparks of fire,. Is this scenic spot derived from fairy tales?
