Everything Everywhere Daily

The Bahamas

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Apr 30, 2025
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INSIGHT

Bahamas is Not Caribbean

  • The Bahamas is not a Caribbean country, it's located in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Caribbean.
  • It is often grouped with Caribbean countries due to proximity but geographically differs significantly.
INSIGHT

Unique Bahamian Geology

  • The Bahamas' geology is uniquely dominated by limestone and oolite rather than volcanic origins.
  • Its karst topography includes some of the world's deepest blue holes, like Dean's Blue Hole.
ANECDOTE

Personal Visit to Dean's Blue Hole

  • The host visited Dean's Blue Hole on Long Island, a circular hole over 200 meters deep.
  • It's famous for freedivers who dive without supplemental oxygen, a sport the host avoids.
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