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Great Exuma history overview
Great Exuma history strats with the nautical discoveries of Christopher Columbus in the 1490s and the decision of Spain to establish a landed empire in the Caribbean after 1502.
For Great Exuma history these events initiated a process that is still ongoing in the area.
Two generations more than sixty-six per cent of the people living in the newly-created Spanish towns as well as in Great Exuma were mixtures between the conquering Spanish and African invaders and the subject populations.
Mixing of any sort remains a notable Great Exuma history characteristic.
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Since 1930s and '40s Great Exuma history, travelers have regarded Great Exuma as one of the most alluring of the Caribbeans.
Its beaches and carnal red sunsets regularly appear in the sort of tourist brochures that promise paradise.
Tourists enjoy today a pice of Great Exuma history, experiencing the three “pilons” - reggae, reefers and rum.
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Great Exuma history - learn what once happend
When you are out exploring the surrounding islands, you might want to bring your treasure map because history tells us there just might as well be booty to be plundered in this area of the world! In 1492, Mr. Columbus landed on the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas. Named Baja Mar, which means shallow sea, these islands were inhabited as early as 300 to 400 CE. Very important shipping channels eventually surrounded the Bahamas. Because of this, piracy became a common practice in this area. The many cays and inlets became hiding spots for the criminal pirates and their treasures. Imagine what fun it would be to create a treasure map for your children or even your partner and make it a special outing or activity to do together! The official language of the Bahamas is English, so if you are reading this and understanding it, then you should be fine for communicating while you are in the Bahamas. The local Bahamian dialect is somewhat understandable, and locals will switch to a Standard English for those who are not accustomed to the dialects which vary slightly from island to island. If you have ever wanted to try a James Bond move, a visit to Great Exuma might give you that opportunity. Since in the Bahamas, we drive on the left, you can pretend that you are Mr. Bond (or perhaps Austin Powers, depending on your preference!) The latest census shows us that the approximate population of the Bahamas is only 225, 000 people. Georgetown has a population of about 800 and all of Great Exuma is populated by only about 1300 people. Informal studies say that if you spend at least one full year in the Bahamas, you will share a rum punch with approximately half that number.
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Great Exuma Vacations site
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