Bahamas

As on many islands, Columbus was here first but the English colonized the Island(s) until independence in 1973. Today it feels like being colonized by the US… Besides the US fast food offering, the majority of visitors are American and the US dollar can be used anywhere. The economy is built on tourism (60% of GDP, 50% of jobs) followed by financial services.
320’000 people spread over large area
GDP / capita (nom/PPP) 23’000 / 31’000 USD