Bahamas — Country Facts & Profile
Caribbean, Americas
Nassau is the capital of Bahamas, a country in North America with 398,165 inhabitants across 13,943 km². The national currency is the Bahamian dollar ($ BSD). The official language is English.
Essential Facts
Economic Data
Bahamas has a GDP per capita of $39,455, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Climate & Cost
Key indicators for visiting or living in Bahamas.
Land & Location
Bahamas is located in Caribbean at coordinates 25.03°N, 77.40°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 13,943 km² (5,383 mi²). Population density: 29 people per km². The highest point is Mount Alvernia at 63 m.
63 m
Infrastructure Highlights
Notable infrastructure highlights in Bahamas, including Nassau Stadium with a capacity of 3,097 seats.
3,097 seats
Parks & Wildlife
Bahamas has 2 zoos and 1 botanical garden.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Cities Across Bahamas
Regional Breakdown
New Providence
2 cities · 245,619 people
Largest: Nassau
Freeport
2 cities · 73,435 people
Largest: Lucaya
West Grand Bahama
1 cities · 12,724 people
Largest: West End
North Abaco
1 cities · 8,413 people
Largest: Cooper’s Town
North Andros
1 cities · 7,800 people
Largest: San Andros
Exuma
1 cities · 7,314 people
Largest: George Town
Central Abaco
1 cities · 5,314 people
Largest: Marsh Harbour
East Grand Bahama
1 cities · 3,744 people
Largest: High Rock
Long Island
1 cities · 1,752 people
Largest: Clarence Town
Spanish Wells
1 cities · 1,500 people
Largest: Spanish Wells
Cat Island
1 cities · 1,175 people
Largest: Arthur’s Town
Bimini
1 cities · 949 people
Largest: Alice Town
San Salvador
1 cities · 831 people
Largest: Cockburn Town
Inagua
1 cities · 452 people
Largest: Matthew Town
Crooked Island and Long Cay
1 cities · 240 people
Largest: Colonel Hill
Mayaguana
1 cities · 235 people
Largest: Abraham’s Bay
Rum Cay
1 cities · 91 people
Largest: Port Nelson
Ragged Island
1 cities · 70 people
Largest: Duncan Town
Frequently Asked Questions about Bahamas
- What is the capital of Bahamas?
- The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.
- What is the population of Bahamas?
- Bahamas has a population of approximately 398,165 people.
- What continent is Bahamas in?
- Bahamas is located in North America, in the Caribbean subregion.
- Where is Bahamas located?
- Bahamas is located in Caribbean, North America, at coordinates 25.0°N, 77.4°W.
- What currency does Bahamas use?
- Bahamas uses the Bahamian dollar ($ BSD).
- What is the capital and currency of Bahamas?
- The capital of Bahamas is Nassau and the currency is the Bahamian dollar (BSD).
- What language is spoken in Bahamas?
- The official language of Bahamas is English.
- What is the area of Bahamas?
- Bahamas covers a total area of 13,943 km² (5,383 square miles).
- How large is Bahamas in square miles?
- Bahamas has a total area of approximately 5,383 square miles (13,943 km²).
- What is the population density of Bahamas?
- Bahamas has a population density of approximately 29 people per km².
- Is Bahamas an independent country?
- Yes, Bahamas is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Bahamas have any land borders?
- No, Bahamas has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Bahamas?
- The GDP per capita of Bahamas is approximately $39,455.
- What is the country calling code for Bahamas?
- The international calling code for Bahamas is +1242. To call Bahamas from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +1242 and the local number.
- What time zone is Bahamas in?
- Bahamas operates on the UTC-05:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Bahamas?
- The highest point in Bahamas is Mount Alvernia at 63 m (207 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Bahamas?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Bahamas is approximately $37,020 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Bahamas?
- The average internet speed in Bahamas is 53 Mbps, which is considered fast by global standards.