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The Bahamas is a nation of 29 islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the southeastern coast of the US. The Bahamas has been independent since 1973, but still retains its membership in the Commonwealth of Nations. There are approximately 350,000 people living in The Bahamas, and the predominant language spoken is English.
The Bahamas is one of the wealthiest countries in the Caribbean region, relying mostly on tourism to generate most of its economic cpr144449003101 activity. The Bahamas has a very strong financial sector, populated mostly by Canadian banks, and it enjoys very favorable taxation laws.
