Bahamas
Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Region
Americas • Caribbean
Capital
Nassau
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.
About Bahamas
Bahamas is a country located in Americas, specifically in the Caribbean region. Its capital city is Nassau. With a population of 393,248, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 13,943 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 28.20 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Bahamas is English, .
The currencies used in Bahamas are the Bahamian dollar ($) and United States dollar ($).
Bahamas is a member of the United Nations.
In Bahamas, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC-05:00 time zone.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Nassau
- Continent: North America
- Native Name: Bahamas
- Demonym: Bahamian
- Top Level Domain: .bs
- Calling Code: +1242
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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