Bahamas: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Bahamas

Bahamas is a country in Caribbean. Its capital is Nassau. It covers about 13,943 km² (5,383 sq mi). The official language is English. Bahamas has no land borders with other countries.

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Bahamas at a glance

Official name
Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Capital
Nassau
Region
Caribbean (Americas)
Area
13,943 km² (5,383 sq mi)
Official language
English
Currency
Bahamian dollar ($) and United States dollar ($)
People
Bahamian
Calling code
+1242
Internet domain
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Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.

Bahamas is in Caribbean, part of the Americas region.

Bahamas uses the Bahamian dollar ($) and United States dollar ($).

The official language of Bahamas is English.

Bahamas has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).