Hey! Could you tell me more about the Bahamas economy? 
 The Bahamas are a popular place for people to visit, there are 700 islands and cays attract visitors from America, Europe and other countries. By terms of GDP, the Bahamas is one of the wealthiest countries in the Americas. 
 Wow! I was not aware of this. What are some popular attractions in the Bahamas? 
 The northernmost, Grand Bahamas and Paradise Island are the most well known resorts with scuba diving and snorkeling. 
 Snorkeling sounds fun! What is the history behind the Bahamas? 
 In August, 1940, the Duke of Windsor was appointed governor of the Bahamas. The British House of Lords voted to give the Bahamas its independence in 1973. 
 What ethnic groups make up the Bahamas? 
 Since the colonial era of plantations, Africans or Afro-Bahamians have been the largest ethnic group in the Bahamas whose primary ancestry was based in West Africa. 
 How did the Bahamas get its name? 
 The name Bahamas is most likely derived from the Taino ba ha ma (big upper middle land) which was a term used by the indigenous people or from the Spanish. 
 Thank you for your assistance. 
 You're welcome
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