Chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba; note - although The Bahamas does not border the Caribbean Sea, ...
Lucayan Indians inhabited the Bahama islands when Christopher COLUMBUS first set foot in the New World in 1492. British settlement of the islands bega ...
Longitude: -77.3963
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Bahamas:
1,557.8 km
Terrain:
Long, flat coral formations with some low rounded hills.
Natural Resources:
Salt, aragonite, timber, arable land.
Industries:
Tourism, banking, oil bunkering, maritime industries, transshipment and logistics, salt, aragonite, pharmaceuticals.
Population: 410,862
Most of the population lives in urban areas, with two-thirds living on New Providence Island where Nassau is located.
Area: 13,943 km2
slightly smaller than Connecticut
Strategic location adjacent to US and Cuba; extensive island chain of which 30 are inhabited.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| BSD | Bahamian dollar | $ |
| USD | United States dollar | $ |
Capital City: Nassau
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:39 am (GMT-05:00)
The flag of the Bahamas is composed of three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine, yellow and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This triangle has its base on the hoist end and spans about one-third the width of the field.
Bordering Countries
Bahamas has no bordering countries.
Bahamas is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Bahamas
You're in for a treat! Bahamas is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich marine life and coral reefs
- Vibrant cultural festivals and music
- Hurricane season from June to November
- High cost of living and travel
- Petty crime in tourist areas
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Bahamian cuisine features seafood, tropical fruits, and spices.
- Popular dishes include conch salad and rock lobster.
- Johnnycake and guava duff are traditional Bahamian dishes.
- Relax on the beaches of Nassau
- Visit the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
- Explore the Andros Barrier Reef
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