The Bahamas
An archipelago of hundreds of islands and cays scattered across turquoise shallows, The Bahamas sits just off Florida and made its name on clear water, coral and pink-sand beaches.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of aquamarine, gold and aquamarine with a black triangle at the hoist. Aquamarine is the surrounding sea, gold the sand and sun, and the black triangle the strength and unity of the people and their resolve to develop the land and sea.
The Bahamas FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Nassau |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 399,440 |
| Area | 13,878 km² |
| Population density | 29 /km² |
| Currency | Bahamian dollar (BSD) B$ |
| Official language | English |
| Calling code | +1242 |
| Internet TLD | .bs |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | BS / BHS |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It is made up of around 700 islands and cays, though only a few dozen are inhabited.
- Columbus made his first landfall in the Americas here in 1492.
- Its Dean's Blue Hole is one of the deepest known underwater sinkholes in the world.
- The Exumas are famous for their beach-dwelling swimming pigs.
The Bahamas FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of The Bahamas?
The capital of The Bahamas is Nassau.
What is the population of The Bahamas?
The Bahamas has a population of about 399,440.
What currency does The Bahamas use?
The Bahamas uses the Bahamian dollar (BSD).
What languages are spoken in The Bahamas?
The official language of The Bahamas is English.
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