Country in North America

Bahamas

Bahamas belongs to North America. The capital city is Nassau.

CapitalNassau

LanguageEnglish

CurrencyBahamian dollar

Population398k

Key Facts

RegionCaribbean

GovernmentConstitutional parliamentary monarchy

Independence1973

Area13,943 km2

Population density40/km2

Time zoneEST (UTC-5)

Calling code+1-242

Drives onLeft

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HDI

0.814

Safety index

43.0

Internet access

85%

Life expectancy

73.5

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Alvernia63 m

Comer Hill57 m

Balmoral Island high point50 m

Religion (est.)

Christianity95%
No religion3%
Other2%
Islam0%

Why Visit

Exuma Swimming PigsA beach where wild pigs swim out to greet visiting boats.

Blue HolesThe Great Blue Hole and Dean's Blue Hole offer legendary diving.

Nassau Old TownColonial buildings, straw markets and pastel-coloured architecture.

Pink Sand BeachesHarbour Island's rosy-hued beach is among the most photographed in the world.

Turquoise WatersConsistently ranked among the clearest, most photogenic waters on Earth.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Nassau

274k

Lucaya

45k

Freeport

30k

Climate Overview

21CJan avg.

29CJul avg.

1,300 mmYearly rainfall

Tropical maritimeClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyBahamian dollar

Official languageEnglish

National day10 July

Electricity120V, Type A/B

Cities

Nassau