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Our Geo Quiz sends us in search of the largest city in the Bahamas. The annual Junkanoo Festival takes place across the islands, but the main revelry occurs in this city’s downtown.
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Dancers parade through the streets in the early morning hours of December 26th every year. This tradition dates back to the 17th century, when slaves were granted their freedom for the day. Once again, we’re looking for the largest city…and the capital…of the Bahamas.
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Time’s up.
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We were looking for the city in the Bahamas where the annual Junkanoo festival takes place.
The answer is Nassau.
And reporter Scott Gurian was there this year’s celebration.
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