Geography
Bahamas is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 25.0343, -77.3963; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Bahamas
Bahamas is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Nassau
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 398.2 thousand
- Area
- 13,943 km²
- Currency
- Bahamian dollar (BSD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +1242
- Internet TLD
- .bs
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
Bahamas map preview: 25.03, -77.40
People and Culture
Bahamas uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Bahamas varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Bahamas is recorded with the official name Commonwealth of the Bahamas. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Nassau
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Nassau
- Time zone data: UTC-05:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Bahamas is grouped under North America.
- Bahamas has a listed area of 13,943 km².
- Bahamas is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Bahamas
What is the capital of Bahamas?
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.
What continent is Bahamas in?
Bahamas is in North America.
What currency does Bahamas use?
Bahamas uses the Bahamian dollar.
What language is spoken in Bahamas?
English is listed for Bahamas in this database.