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Bahamian Life
Bahamians are a friendly bunch. Step on a public bus or ferry, and expect to be greeted with
a 'good afternoon' by fellow passengers. Outside of Nassau, almost everyone seems to know
each other; on some of the smaller islands, they're probably related. With a per-capita in-
come of around $22,000, the Bahamas is one of the wealthiest countries in the region. Half
of the archipelago's population is employed in the tourism industry; another 10% work in
banking and finance. On the Out Islands, economies often function on the barter system and
pockets of poverty are still visible. Life is much faster-paced in Nassau and Grand Bahama
than on the Out Islands, where unemployment is high and midday loafing with a Kalik and
a plate of cracked conch is not reserved for weekends.
EATING PRICE BANDS
In restaurant reviews throughout this topic, we've indicated the price band.
» $ means a budget place where a main dish is less than $12
» $$ means midrange; mains are $12 to $25
» $$$ means top end; mains are more than $25
