Bahamas

Languages:

The Bahamas is a predominantly English-speaking country, with English being the official language and the language of instruction in schools. However, due to its proximity to Haiti, a significant portion of the population also speaks Haitian Creole, which is recognized as a minority language. Additionally, there is a small population of Spanish-speaking immigrants, mostly from Cuba and the Dominican Republic. The Bahamian dialect of English has a distinctive accent and vocabulary influenced by the country's history and culture.

Religion:

The Bahamas is a predominantly Christian country, with approximately 95% of the population identifying as Christian. The largest denomination is Baptist, followed by Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Pentecostal. There are also smaller communities of Methodists, Seventh-day Adventists, and members of the Church of God. Religious diversity exists in the Bahamas, with a small number of Jews, Muslims, and Hindus, as well as adherents of other religious traditions. The Bahamian constitution guarantees religious freedom to all citizens, and the government generally respects this right. However, there have been occasional reports of discrimination against religious minorities in the country.

Ethnic Groups:

Black 90.6%, White 4.7%, mixed 2.1%, other 1.9%, unspecified 0.7% (2010 est.) note: data represent population by racial group