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Bahamas

North America
Capital
Nassau
Population
399,440
Area
13,878 km²
Currency
Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Phone Code
+1-242
ISO Codes
BS / BHS
ISO numeric
044
Internet domain
.bs
Timezone
UTC-5
Religion
Christianity

About Bahamas

The Bahamas is an archipelago of over 700 Atlantic islands known for crystal-clear turquoise waters, coral reefs, and luxury resorts.

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Languages

English

Bahamas in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density29 people per km²
rank 155 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.00494 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of North America0.0661% of its people, 0.0616% of its land area
Area in square miles5,358
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeMontenegro (13,812 km²)
Closest in populationBelize (411,106 people)

Who else uses BSD?

Bahamas is the only country in our list that uses BSD.

Who shares the +1 calling code?

The +1 code is shared with Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and 4 more; the digits that follow tell the networks apart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bahamas?
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.
What is the population of Bahamas?
Bahamas has a population of approximately 399,440 people.
What currency does Bahamas use?
The currency of Bahamas is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD).
What languages are spoken in Bahamas?
The official or major languages of Bahamas are English.

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