Island, Exuma andMayaguana. Nassau capital city of The Bahamas, lies on the island of New Providence. Mount Alvernia(Como Hill) 63 metres (207 ft) on Cat Island. Population: 309,156 Religions: Baptist 35.4%, Anglican 15.1%, Roman Catholic 13.5%, Pentecostal 8.1%, Church of God 4.8%, Methodist 4.2%, other Christian 15.2%, other Protestant 12%, none or unknown 3%, other 2% The 'other' category includes Jews, Muslims, Baha'is, Hindus, Rastafarians, and practitioners of Obeah Languages: English (official), Bahamian dialect Climate subtropical to tropical moderated significantly by the waters of the Gulf Stream the temperature can fall as low as 23 °C districts Acklins Crooked Island Berry Islands East Grand Bahama Bimini Exuma Black Point, Exuma Grand Cay, Abaco Cat Island Harbour Island, Eleuthera
Pidgin (by black slaves). The origin of the people is mostly African, who were brought there for slavery. 6. Most West Indian countries gained independence during the 1960s-1980s. 7. The main branches of economy are tourism and companies kept offshore (tax haven). 8. Reggae, limbo dancing and salsa have originated from the West Indies. 9. Religions: Catholicism, various forms of Protestantism, Hindus and Muslims, Rastafarians; many worship the Christian god and African gods at the same time (witchcraft, voodoo). The reason why there are so many religions is because Europeans brought their own when they colonized and slaves from Africa practiced their own religions, which often combined. Rastafarians are people who practice Rastafari, which is Christianity, combined with Carribbean style. It is pro-African religion, which is against slavery. Canada 1
Jamaica in the 1920s and 30s. African religious tradition has heavily influenced the culture of Rastafarianism and biblical themes have heavily influenced the religion's belief system. The most famous Rastafari is arguably Bob Marley, whose reggae music gained the Jamaican movement international recognition. There is no formal, organized leadership in Rastafarianism, creating a wide variety of spiritual and moral variation within the religion. Some Rastafarians see Rasta more as a way of life, and others see it more as a religion. The nyabinghi, or binghi for short, is a nighttime drumming and dance ritual held Reggae music and Bob Marley · Robert Nesta Marley was a Jamaican singer- songwriter, musician and guitarist who achieved international fame ,blending mostly reggae, ska and rocksteady in his compositions.
on Sunday morning. The Rastafari movement was founded in Jamaica. This Back to Africa movement believes that Haile Selassie of Ethiopia was God incarnate, the returned black messiah, come to take the lost Twelve Tribes of Israel back to live with him in Holy Mount Zion in a world of perfect peace, love and harmony. Bob Marley, a convert to the faith, spread the message of Rastafari to the world. There are now estimated to be more than a million Rastafarians throughout the world. · National Bird -- Doctor Bird (Green-and-black Streamertail, Trochilus polytmus) · National Flower -- Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum officinale) · National Tree -- Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus) · National Dish -- Ackee and Saltfish (dried salted Cod) · National Motto -- "Out of Many, One People." (Unity among many cultures and races.) Crime Crime, including violent crime, is a serious problem in Jamaica, particularly in Kingston.
Syncopation and percussion are direct manifestations of African heritage. Limbo was born in Trinidad in mid-C19. 9. Which religions are spread in the West Indies? Voodoo, Rastafarianism, Santerua, Christianity, Catholicism, Protestantism, small minority are Hindus, Muslims, or Jews, many worship the Christian God and African gods at the same time. Why are there so many different religions? many people came with their beliefs Who are Rastafarians? The Rastafari use marijuana for spiritual and ritual purposes. Dreadlocks were inspired by biblical admonitions against cutting hair and the Rastafari are likewise forbidden to cut their hair. Canada 1. Which place does it occupy in the world by its area? Canada is the second-biggest country in the world, after Rusiia, so second place. Its area is 9.9M km2 2. The main geographic landforms Significant landforms include the Appalachian Mountains; St. Lawrence River; Canadian Shield;
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