Trivia in The Bahamas

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

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National symbols

Flag: Tricolor flag of black, aqua blue, and gold. The black equilateral triangle on the hoist side symbolizes the strength and unity of the people, while the aqua blue and gold horizontal bands represent the sea and sun respectively.

The Bahamas Flag

Emblem: Center shield coat of arms topped with national flower Yellow Elder shell and helmet, flanked by marlin and flamingo supporting the shield. Bottom ribbon with national motto 'Forward, Upward, Onward Together'.

The Bahamas Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • The Bahamas has the world's highest water-to-land ratio, with nearly 90% being ocean.
  • The Bahamian dollar has been pegged 1-to-1 with the US dollar since 1973.
  • World's largest underwater blue hole "Dean's Blue Hole" reaches 202m depth.
  • Big Major Cay is home to wild swimming pigs, popular for Instagram-worthy photos.
  • National bird is the beautiful pink flamingo, with large colonies on Inagua Island.
  • James Bond films including 'Thunderball' feature numerous location shoots.
  • Left-hand traffic but speed displays are in miles per hour.
  • Bahamas' internet country code ".bs" is sometimes used for "bullshit" jokes.
  • Dive spots near Cable Beach off Nassau include sunken planes and wrecks.
  • Bahamian aragonite sand is exported as material for glass and countertops.

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