BAHAMAS FUN FACTS
The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation
Festival Place EASTER FUN DAY
1.
The name Bahamas comes from the Spanish word ‘Baja Mar,’ which means what?
2.
What is the name of the capital city of The Bahamas?
• Freeport • Nassau • Pirates of the
3.
How many islands and cays make up The Bahama Islands?
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4.
Which famous discoverer of the newworld first landed on a Bahamian island named San Salvador?
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5.
Did you know, right where you are standing, many of these infamous characters sailed ships and buried treasure?
6.
In what year did The Bahamas received independence from the Great Britain?
7.
Which Bahamian island is especially known for its pink sandy beaches?
8.
Which island is the bone-fishing capital of The Bahamas and has the world’s third longest barrier reef?
9.
What is the average summer temperature in The Bahamas?
EASTER and BAHAMAS ACTIVITY BOOKLET
• Andros • Christopher Columbus • Eleuthera
Caribbean • Shallow waters
10. Freeport 9. 80 8. Andros 7. Eleuthera 6. 1973 5. Pirates of the Caribbean
10. What is the name of the second city of The Bahamas?
4. Christopher Columbus 3. 700 2. Nassau 1. Shallow waters ANSWERS:
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NATIONAL FISH Blue Marlin
BLUE
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NATIONAL BIRD
EASTER BUNNY
Flamingo
PINK
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NATIONAL FLAG BLUE
BLACK
YELLOW
BLUE
BLACK, a strong colour, represents the vigour and force of a united people; the triangle pointing represents the enterprise and determination of the Bahamian people to develop and process the rich resources of land and sea, symbolised by GOLD and AQUAMARINE, respectively.
NATIONAL FLOWER Yellow Elder
YELLOW
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NATIONAL PLEDGE
EASTER EGGS
The Pledge Of Allegiance written by Rev. Philip Rahming I pledge my allegiance to the flag and to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas for which it stands, one people united in love and service.
BAHAMIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM March On Bahamaland composed by the late, Timothy Gibson Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland; March on to glory your bright banners waving high. See how the world marks the manner of your bearing! Pledge to excel through love and unity. Pressing onward, march together to a common loftier goal; Steady sunward, tho' the weather hide the wide and treachrous shoal. Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland, 'Til the road you've trod lead unto your God, March On, Bahamaland.
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EASTER BASKET
EASTER WORD-FIND
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