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Bahamas: An Emerging Economy

Bahamas is a continental island, consisting approximately 700 islands within it. Based on democracy the government follows a parliamentary system. When it comes to natives, Arawak Indians are considered to be among the first who resided here. Famous discoverer of Unites States of America, Christopher Columbus landed in one of the island naming San Salvador.  During 18^th century it was one of the safest and most visited places for pirates. From the year 1717 Bahamas was considered as a crown colony. It was in 1964, when locals started governing then nation. Once Lyndon O. Pindling, first prime minister of Liberal Party, took position the nation never looked back. The agreement made during year 1969, Bahamas no more remained a British colony and turned into an independent country on July 10, 1973.

Rapidly Growing Economy of Bahamas

Since country is gifted with excellent conditions for agriculture, several years after freedom agriculture remained the prime source of generating incomes. One of the major changes made through government’s policies regarding overall development of the country, is seen through number of tourism spots developed. With ample natural resources, it certainly has become one of the better tourists spot in recent few years. Tourism is one of the bigger sources of income for government. Yet another factor is international shipping that has assisted Bahamas big time. These are basic reasons, why it has been spotted among the top ten countries throughout the world, as far as per capital income individually is concerned.

Economic Drawbacks

Though recent developments have shown great signs, still the difference between poor’s and high class is widening. Government policies have not been implemented successfully. Though tourism has thoroughly increased GDP, but hurricanes occurring consecutively cause tremendous losses every year.

Country of 700 Islands

Famously called as the country of 700 islands, Bahamas is popular for its islands. It has been the reason with increased awareness more and more number of people is making tours here. In recent few years this amazing place and home for fishers have developed some world class underwater parks. With one of the most astonishing beaches of the world, this seriously is the place you have been looking for. For divers Bahamas is the dream land amazing challenges are available with one of the longest shoreline. Yet another feature that differentiates Bahamas from others is different colours of sands in various beaches. From pink to dark brown sand in Eleuthera and Exumas it’s fantastic.