The Bahamas by Alexis
The Bahamas country flag colors are aquamarine blue, gold and black. According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with the colors. Gold, symbolizes the sands of the nation. Blue, symbolizes the waters that surround the Bahamas. The black equilateral triangle stands for unity.
The Bahamas national coat of arms is a sign of identity and legitimate stamp of authority. The fundamental parts of the coat of arms are:the shield upon which the charges are placed, the crest, the supporter, the helmet, the mantling, and the motto. At the base the Coat of Arms is a scroll upon which is inscribed the National Motto.
The national flower of the Bahamas is the Yellow Elder. This flower blooms between October and December on a tree that grows as high as twenty (20) feet.
The national tree of the Bahamas is the Lignum Vitae. This tree is a symbol of strength, security and endurance.
The Bahamas national fish is the Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans). This majestic fish can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
The Bahamas national bird is the Flamingo.
The Bahamas national pledge of allegiance is as stated, “I pledge allegiance to The Flag and to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas for which it stands one people united in love and service."
Transportation in the Bahamas is primarily by boat. The Bahamas is comprised of 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 square miles of ocean starting just 50 miles off the coast of Florida.
The Bahamas is known for its delicious seafood. The conch is the seafood most associated with the Bahamas. It’s a large ocean living mollusc with firm white flesh that has a pink tinge. You can eat conch raw, or cooked.
There are many recreation activities to do in the Bahamas. Most of these actives are of course centered on water. Examples: snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, parasailing, sailing tours, and the list goes on.
The Bahamas is known for having the white sand beaches. Many of the beaches have been voted“best in the world” by numerous publications, and it is frequent that you may find a celebrity strolling along the shores.
The blue holes are my most fascinating find while researching the Bahamas. They are caves (inland) or underwater sinkholes. They are also called vertical caves. There are many different blue holes located around the world, typically in low-lying coastal regions. The best known examples can be found in Belize, the Bahamas, Guam, Australia (in the Great Barrier Reef), and Egypt (in the Red Sea).
