Population:
46,994 (2000 Census) Language:
English Geography: 50 miles
away from Florida and 30 minutes by air.
Time
Zone: Eastern Standard Time Freeport
is the main city holding most of the island's population. Currency:
The legal tender is the Bahamian dollar (B$1), which is equivalent in value to
the US dollar. Both US and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably throughout
the islands. Travelers Checks and Credit Cards (credit cards not
accepted at gas stations) are also accepted. There are ATM's available at the
banks. Economy:
Tourism is the major economic feature of Grand Bahama with golf, casino, hotels,
cruise ships and hotels a plenty.
Nationality:
Bahamian Entry
Requirements: Passports required. Driving:
Bahamian's drive on the left side of the road (remember: right is left). Taxi's
are everywhere waiting for your business. Rental cars are everywhere as well. Internet:
is available Electricity:
120/240 volts, suitable for all US appliances. Getting
to Grand Bahama: American Airlines travel direct from Miami. Shopping:
Check out the Grand Bahama's duty free shopping status. Medical:
There are medical clinic's on the island. There is a little poison oak. Drinking
Water: The water in our villa is fresh outdoor rainwater. It is collected
in our 17,000 gallon cistern. It is drinkable, however, many people still purchase
drinking water. Please conserve the use of water if possible as it can run out
if it does not rain for awhile. Weather
in Freeport, Grand Bahama: Click here for weather in the Bahamas Highest
Point Grand Bahama: 68 feet
Area
(Sq. Miles) of Grand Bahama: 530 sq. miles New Developments
on Grand Bahama include the Ginn Development's massive 4.9 billion dollar
development with 4,900 condominiums and hotel units 1,890 single family homes,
two golf courses, marinas, airport and club house with casino, beach club and
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