Bahamas
Commonwealth of the Bahamas
People: Bahamian
Bahamas is located in Caribbean and has a population of around 398,165. Its capital city is Nassau, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Bahamas has no land borders.
By the numbers, Bahamas is the 172nd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 155th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 29 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Bahamas — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Commonwealth of the Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Nassau |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Population | 398,165 |
| Area | 13,943 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) $ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +1242 |
| Internet TLD | .bs |
| Timezone | UTC-05:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | BS / BHS |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahamas
What is the capital and currency of Bahamas?
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau and the currency is the United States dollar (USD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Bahamas?
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.
What currency does Bahamas use?
Bahamas uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language of Bahamas is English.
What is the dialling code for Bahamas?
The international dialling code for Bahamas is +1242.
What side of the road does Bahamas drive on?
Bahamas drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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