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Nassau
Nassau , city (1990 pop. 172,196), capital of the Bahamas . A port on New Providence island, it has a large and beautiful harbor and is the commercial and social center of the islands. Its warm, healthful climate and colorful atmosphere have made it a popular resort. Formerly called Charles Towne, it was renamed Nassau in 1695. In the 18th cent. it was a rendezvous for pirates, among them Blackbeard. Three forts, Nassau (1697), Charlotte (1787–94), and Fincastle (1793), were built to ward off the numerous Spanish invasions. American revolutionists in 1776 captured and held it a short time. |
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"Nassau." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Nassau." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-NassauBah.html "Nassau." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-NassauBah.html |
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Nassau, Australia, The Bahamas, Cook Islands, Germany The Bahamas (New Providence): although not laid out until 1729, the site was given the name in the 1690s in honour of King William III† who was a member of the Dutch royal house of Orange‐Nassau (from the German duchy of Nassau). The name means ‘Wet Land’ from the German nass ‘wet’ or ‘moist’. It is the capital of The Bahamas.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Nassau." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Nassau." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Nassau.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Nassau." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Nassau.html |
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Nassau Capital of the Bahamas, West Indies, a port on the ne coast of New Providence Island. Founded in the 1660s by the British and named Charles Towne, it was renamed in 1695. It is a commercial centre and popular winter tourist resort. Pop. (2002 est.) 179,300.
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"Nassau." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Nassau." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Nassau.html "Nassau." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Nassau.html |
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"Nassau." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Nassau." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Nassau.html "Nassau." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Nassau.html |
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