
巴哈马,国家介绍Enlish.ppt
34页Data SourcesData Sourceswhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bahamaswhttp://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wGeographyGeographywlocated in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cuba, Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti) and the Caribbean Sea, northwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and southeast of the United States of America (nearest to the state of Florida). w29 islandsw661 caysw2,378 islets (rocks)wArea : wTotal13,878 km2 (160th)5,358 sq mi w - Water (%)28%wMount Alvernia(63m) The Bahamas from space. NASA Aqua satellite image, 2009 Climate wSubtropical to tropical wSummer and autumn: Hurricanes in 1992,1994,2004,2005wAverage annual temperature is about 23.5℃,mean annual precipitation is about 1000mm。
Summary wFlag:wCoat of arms: wMotto:Forward Upward Onward Together wAnthem: March On, Bahamaland (link)wCapital: Nassau (25°4′N 77°20′W)wOfficial language: EnglishwEthnic groups: 85% Black (mainly West African), 12% European, 3% other wPopulation:333,000wIndependence Day :July 10th HistoryHistorywOriginally inhabited by Arawakan Taino people, (Lucayans )wColumbus' first landfall in 1492(link)wEuropeans to immigrate in 1647wGoverner-General of Bermuda occupied in 1649wThe Bahamas became a crown colony in 1718 wthe British made the islands internally self-governing in 1964 wIn 1973, The Bahamas became fully independent, but retained membership in the Commonwealth of Nations PoliticsPolitics wGovernment: Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy w- Two Main Parties: the Free National Movement and the Progressive Liberal Party. w- Monarch: Queen Elizabeth IIw- Governor-General: Arthur Dion Hanna w- Prime Minister: Hubert A. IngrahamPrime Minister Hubert IngrahamMonarch: Queen Elizabeth IIBahamian Parliament, located in downtown NassauGovernor-General: Arthur D. Hanna EconomyEconomywOne of the richest countries of Caribbean region, Real GDP per capita is first in the same region, after the U.S. and Canada in the Western Hemisphere countrieswPolarization of wealth wTourism—First most important sectorwFinancial Service —Second most important sectorwMarine Shipping Industry —Third Tourism wThe tourism sector contributes around 50 percent of GDP.w5,000,000 tourists every year wTourists main come from US, Canada and EuropewEmployees in tourism area about 50,000, accounted for 35 percent of the labor forcew15,000 hotel rooms wFamous hotel :Atlantis HotelCruise ships in Nassau HarborPirates of the Caribbean wBackscene of the movie ——Beautiful beachwAnthropophagi, Bahamian protestFinancial ServicewThe financial sector contributes around 20 percent of GDP. wImportant Offshore Financial Centre in the worldMarine Shipping IndustrywMerchant Shipping (Registration), rank 3rd in the world, 1,400 ships, 50,000,000 tonsagriculture and fishing industrywAgriculture is very undeveloped.80% food imported.wFishing industry:One of important fishery in the world wProduct: lobster龙虾,sailfish旗鱼(national bird), marlin马林鱼,tunny金枪鱼,etcDemographicsDemographics wPopulation:333,000wEthnic groups: 85% Black (mainly West African), 12% European, 3% otherwPopulation growth rate: 0.536% (2009 est.)wBirth rate: 16.81 births/1,000 population (2009 est.)wDeath rate: 9.32 deaths/1,000 population (July 2009 est.)CultureCulture wReligions: Mostly ChristianitywEducation :primary education 6 years secondary school 6 years free compulsory education:age 5-14 ◆Junkanoo ◆Regattas Junkanoo wA traditional African street parade of music, dance, and art held in Nassau (and a few other settlements) every Boxing Day, New Year's Day. Junkanoo is also used to celebrate other holidays and events such as Emancipation Day. Regattas wAre important social events in many family island settlements. They usually feature one or more days of sailing by old-fashioned , as well as an onshore festival Foreign RelationsForeign Relationsw64 nations, have establish diplomatic relation with in 2008wMember of wUNwCARICOM (Caribbean Community )加勒比加勒比共同体共同体wACS (Association of Caribbean States )加加勒比国家联盟勒比国家联盟wOAS (Organization of American States )美洲国家组织美洲国家组织wCommonwealth of Nations 英联邦英联邦wNon-Aligned Movement 不结盟运动不结盟运动Sino-BahamianwMay 23th,1997,Formally establishment of diplomatic relation.wHave been developing smoothly.wBilateral trade volume:$386million, China’s import is $ 609,000, export is $ 385milloon (2008)wSep. 5th,Wu Bangguo and Hanna in Nassau.Ambassador: Hu DingxianU.S.-BahamianwMaintain the traditional friendly relationswThe largest trading partnerwSource of Bahamian tourists and consumer goodswCooperate closely in the financial, anti-drug, anti-terrorism areaswTax Information Exchange Agreement,2002wComprehensive Maritime Agreement,2004Bahamian-UKwMaintain the close traditonal relations with UK and Commonwealth of Nations wCertain amount of financial assistance each yearBahamian-Caribbean States wJuly,1983,join the CARICOMw2008, actively participates in CARICOM affairs, in which expend Bahamian influencewActively promote regional security and cooperation, Combating illegal immigration and drugs.wCalled upon the international community's attention on the situation in Haiti, help Haiti develop its economywActively develop relations with CubawBoth sides decided to set up diplomatic mission in each, April 2000.wOpened private cargo ship ,40 years trade embargo wPrime Minister Perry Christie visited Cuba,2004wBahamian new government, maintain normal diplomatic relations with CubaThe EndThank You!谢谢观赏!谢谢观赏!。












