About the Bahamas (the Commonwealth of the Bahamas):
The Bahamas (officially known as The Commonwealth of the Bahamas), was formerly a British colony and became a fully independent nation on July 10, 1973, joining the Commonwealth while establishing its own government and national identity.
It is an archipelago of over 700 islands, cays, and islets (only about 30 are inhabited) in the Atlantic Ocean, located southeast of Florida. With white sand beaches and a tropical climate, it is a popular vacation destination for many, especially those in the U.S.
The most populated island in The Bahamas is New Providence, which is home to the capital city of Nassau. It contains more than 70% of the country’s total population, with a population density that is also the highest in The Bahamas.
The official language is English, and the currency is the Bahamian Dollar.
Catholic places of interest in The Bahamas (Commonwealth of the Bahamas):
Island of Bimini:
Holy Name Catholic Parish (external link..this page will stay open)
Island of New Providence
(Nassau):
Sacred Heart Church (external link..this page will stay open)
Traveling to the Bahamas:
Most people travel to the Bahamas by cruise ship or by airplane, with major international airports in Nassau and Freeport serving flights from North America and Europe.
Cruises departing from Florida ports are a very popular option for visiting the islands. Most cruises dock at the Nassau Cruise Port on New Providence Island. Other major ports include Freeport on Grand Bahama Island, which is more industrial, and several private islands owned by cruise lines like Ocean Cay (MSC), Great Stirrup Cay (NCL), and Princess Cays (Princess). Interestingly, cruise lines have bought islands outright, as Norwegian Cruise Line did with Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas in 1977.
For air travelers from North America, flying into Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport is a common method, with direct flights and connections available.