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Photo: Quintin Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.Test your knowledge of the Bahamas! From swimming pigs and deep blue holes to pirate history and vibrant festivals, discover what makes this archipelago so unique.
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The swimming pigs of Exuma live on Big Major Cay, an uninhabited island. While nobody is entirely sure how they first got there, they have become a major global tourist attraction. They are incredibly friendly and will swim out to meet boats in hopes of getting a tasty snack.
Photo: cdorobek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Conch is the ultimate Bahamian delicacy, enjoyed in everything from spicy raw salads to deep-fried fritters. The beautiful, pink-lipped shells of these sea snails are also widely used in local crafts and jewelry. To protect populations, the Bahamas has strict regulations on harvesting them.
Photo: Daniel Neal from Sacramento, CA, US, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Junkanoo is a vibrant festival filled with dance, music, and highly detailed costumes made of cardboard and crepe paper. It takes place in the early morning hours of December 26 and January 1. The festival's origins are believed to date back to the days of slavery, celebrating temporary freedom granted over the holidays.
Photo: WikiPedant, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Bahamian dollar has been pegged directly to the United States dollar at a 1-to-1 ratio since its introduction in 1966. Because of this close economic tie, US paper currency is accepted interchangeably with Bahamian money throughout the entire country.
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Shaunae Miller-Uibo dominated the 400-meter event, famously diving across the finish line to secure her gold medal in Rio 2016 before defending her title in Tokyo. She is one of the most celebrated athletes in Bahamian history, carrying the nation's flag at the Olympic opening ceremonies.
Photo: Erik van Leeuwen, attribution: Erik van Leeuwen (bron: Wikipedia)., Wikimedia Commons, GFDL.
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The Bahamas became a fully independent nation on July 10, 1973, ending over three centuries of British colonial rule. While it gained complete sovereignty, it chose to remain a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, keeping the British monarch as its symbolic head of state.
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Dean's Blue Hole plunges to a staggering depth of over 200 meters (663 feet) and is located in a bay on Long Island. It is a legendary site for free-diving competitions, where divers descend on a single breath of air. The water inside is exceptionally clear and calm, surrounded by scenic cliffs.
Photo: Oceanwave77, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Fort Fincastle was constructed in 1793 by Lord Dunmore in the shape of a paddle-wheel steamer. It sits atop Bennet's Hill, providing great views of the harbor. Interestingly, the famous Queen's Staircase was carved out of solid limestone by slaves specifically to provide a secure route to this fort.
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Woodes Rogers became the first Royal Governor of the Bahamas in 1718. He successfully suppressed the pirates of Nassau by offering royal pardons to those who surrendered and executing those who refused. His efforts are commemorated in the Bahamian national motto: Expulsis Piratis - Restituta Commercia.
Photo: William Hogarth, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The West Indian flamingo, also known as the American flamingo, is the national bird of the Bahamas. Great Inagua Island hosts one of the world's largest nesting colonies of these birds, numbering in the tens of thousands. Their bright pink color comes from the carotenoid pigments in the brine shrimp they eat.
Photo: JeffreyGammon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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