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  1. History of the Bahamas

    The earliest arrival of people in the islands now known as the Bahamas was in the first millennium AD. The first inhabitants of the islands were the Lucayans, an Arawakan language-speaking Taino people, who arrived between about 500 and 800 AD from other islands of the Caribbean. Recorded history began on 12 October 1492, when Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Guanahani, which he renamed San Salvador Island, on his first voyage to the New World. The earliest permanent European settlement was in 1648 on Eleuthera. During the 18th century slave trade, many purchased African slaves were brought to the Bahamas to work unpaid. Their descendants now constitute 85% of the Bahamian population. The Bahamas gained independence from the United Kingdom on July 10, 1973. Wikipedia

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    The earliest arrival of people in the islands now known as the Bahamas was in the first millennium AD. The first inhabitants of the islands were the Lucayans, an Arawakan language -speaking Taino people, who arrived between about 500 and 800 AD from other islands of the Caribbean. Recorded history began on 12 October 1492, when Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Guanahani, which he ...
  3. britannica.com

    6 days agoThe Bahamas, archipelago and country on the northwestern edge of the West Indies. This strategic location has given the history of The Bahamas a unique and often striking character. Formerly a British colony, The Bahamas became an independent country within the Commonwealth in 1973.
  4. en.wikipedia.org

    The Bahamas (/ bəˈhɑːməz / ⓘ bə-HAH-məz), officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, [ 13 ] is an island country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean. It contains 97% of the Lucayan Archipelago's land area and 88% of its population. The archipelagic country consists of more than 3,000 islands, cays, and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, and is located north of Cuba and ...
  5. lebarty.bongchong.com

    Today, the Bahamas stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of its people, maintaining a unique identity while embracing its role on the global stage. The historical narrative of the Bahamas is a compelling story of transformation and continuity, illustrating the enduring significance of this island nation.
  6. bahamas.gov.bs

    Learn about the major events and milestones in the history of The Bahamas from the 1400s to the 2000s. Explore the colonial, political, economic, social and cultural developments that shaped the nation and its people.
  7. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 1, 2024The history of The Bahamas is rich and varied, spanning from ancient indigenous cultures to modern-day independence. Pre-Columbian Era Lucayan Indians: The original inhabitants of The Bahamas were the Lucayan Indians, part of the larger Arawak-speaking Taino people.
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