What is the Capital of Bahamas?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Bahamas is Nassau. Bahamas is located in Caribbean, North America, with a population of 398,165. The official currency is the Bahamian dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Nassau at a glance
| Capital city | Nassau |
|---|---|
| Country | Bahamas (Commonwealth of the Bahamas) |
| Region | Caribbean, North America |
| Country population | 398,165 (172nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-05:00 |
| Currency | Bahamian dollar (BSD) |
| Calling code | +1242 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Bahamas in context
- Bahamas covers 13,943 km², making it the 155th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 29 people per km² ranks 154th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Bahamas has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 398,165 people, Bahamas holds about 1.1% of the population of Caribbean.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the North America total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bahamas is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Bahamas — FAQ
What is the capital of Bahamas?
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.
Is Nassau the largest city in Bahamas?
Yes — Nassau is both the capital and the largest city of Bahamas.
What country is Nassau in?
Nassau is the capital city of Bahamas.
What continent is Nassau in?
Nassau, the capital of Bahamas, is located in North America.
Is Nassau the capital of Bahamas?
Yes — Nassau is the capital of Bahamas (official name: Commonwealth of the Bahamas).
Nassau is the capital of which country?
Nassau is the capital of Bahamas, in Caribbean.
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