The Bahamas

Shield

On the upper end and over blue-sky backdrop, there’s a radiant sun. Down at the base, a caravel (Columbus) plowing the seas and overcoming the storms (two blue-sky stripes). At the top, a conch hedged with a vertex formed by five plentiful palm trees over a backdrop of dominant colors stands out. A blue-sky line starts out from this structure.


National Anthem

Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland;March on to glory, your bright banners waving high.See how the world marks the manner of your bearing!Pledge to excel through love and unity.Pressing onward, march together to a common loftier goal;Steady sunward, though the weather hide the wide and treach'rous shoal.Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland;'Til the road you've trodLead unto your God,March on, Bahamaland!


National Symbols

The national anthem, the flag and the coat of arms


National Animal

The red flamingo is the national bird of the Bahamas.


National Sports

Golf, scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing are the most popular sports