Happy Independence Bahamas

Cat Island

This year The Bahamas is celebrating 49 years of independence and what a journey it has been. Although we’re on the cusp of 50 we are still considered very young with miles to go and lots more to achieve.

To celebrate 49 years Of independence Everything Bahamian has collaborated with Roy Williams to create a Bahamian trivia game called “Where we gern” we hope you enjoy it!

Here’s the answer key.

1. Which Island has the highest point above sea level? Cat Island 

2. On which Island is the Shrimp hole located -Long Island 

3. Which Islands in The Bahamas are geographically the closest? Acklins and Crooked Island

4. What is the meaning of Eleuthera in Greek? Freedom

5. Where is the famous Candy-striped lighthouse located? Abaco

6. Which Island in The Bahamas has the biggest underwater cave system? Grand Bahama 

7. Inagua has the highest number of bird species, which Island is second? Grand Bahama 

8.BirthPlace of Rake and Scrape? Cat Island

9. How many National Parks are in The Bahamas? 14

10. What is the largest national park in The Bahamas? The Inagua National park 

11. Where is Preacher's cave located? Eleuthera 

12. Yahaka is the original name of which island? Acklins 

13. Where was the first regatta held in The Bahamas? Elizabeth Harbour Exuma

14. What is the name of the only settlement on the west coast of Andros? Red Bays Village 

15. Abrahams Bay is the main settlement of _____. Mayaguana 

16. Chub Cay is the southernmost cay in which chain of islands? The Berry Islands 

17. The Dolphin House Museum is located on which Island? Bimini 

18. ______ is home to the Gerace Research Center which focuses on archaeology, biology, geology, and marine science. San Salvador 

19. Crown Haven is a settlement found on which island? Abaco 

20. ______ is home to the first post office in The Bahamas. Crooked island

21. Twin tower churches St Peter and St Paul’s s Catholic Church can be found on which island?  Long Island.