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Bahamas Flag The Commonwealth of the Bahamas is an English-speaking country which is located on an archipelago of around 2,700 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, just of the Southeast tip of Florida, USA, and just to North of Cuba. Many of the islands which make up the Bahamas are known as cays, these low-lying islands which are formed from coral. As well as Cuba and the US, the Bahamas also border the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Around 323,000 people live in the Bahamas, of which, about two thirds, live on New Providence Island, which contains the country's capital and largest city, Nassau. About half of the rest, that is to say around 50,000 people, live on Grand Bahama, which is the location of the second largest city Freeport. The other cities in the Bahamas, such as Andros Town, Arthur's Town, Clarence Town, Coopers Town, Dunmore Town, Freetown, High Rock and Marsh Harbour, all have under 10,000 inhabitants.

Map of Bahamas

The Bahamas are classified as an upper-middle income developing country, and the country derives around 60% of its GDP from tourism. Around 5 million tourists. mostly from the US, visit the country each year. The Bahamas' second most important industry is financial services (about 15% of GDP), The Bahamas government has also tried to encourage the growth of agriculture and manufacturing, but with relatively little success so far, and has also looked to developing e-commerce as an important part of the national economy.

The Bahamas uses the Bahamian dollar as its national currency, and the government maintains parity between Bahamian dollars and US dollars. As a result, businesses in the islands are generally happy to accept both US and Bahamian dollars, and often even keep a stock of US dollars available for giving change to American tourists.

There are many reasons to visit the Bahamas, including most famously, the island's beautiful beaches. Visitors to the Bahamas can also enjoy a range of different water sports available, go SCUBA diving or snorkeling, enjoy sport fishing, and, of course, enjoy dry-land activities such as golf and tennis.

Bahamas Country Details


Country Name The Bahamas
Political Status Country
Geographic Location The Caribbean Sea
Flag Bahamas Flag
Principal Language English
Capital Nassau
Major Towns/Cities
  • Andros Town
  • Arthur's Town
  • Clarence Town
  • Coopers Town
  • Dunmore Town
  • Freeport
  • Freetown
  • High Rock
  • Marsh Harbour
  • Nassau (Capital)


  • Web Sites about the Bahamas


    Government House, Bahamas
    Here are some other web sites about the Bahamas::

    Shore on Long Island, Bahamas

    Books about the Bahamas


    Here are some books about travel to the Bahamas:

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    Fodor's Bahamas (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor's Travel Guides

    Released: April 9th, 2024
    Paperback (336 pages)

    Fodor s Bahamas (Full-color Travel Guide)
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    Fodor's Bahamas (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640976817
    • EAN: 9781640976818
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 34
    • Number of Pages: 336
    • Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: April 9th, 2024
    • Release Date: April 9th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 0.70106999316 pounds
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    The Cruising Guide to Abaco, Bahamas: 2025
    By Steve Dodge & Jeff Dodge

    White Sound Press
    Released: November 22nd, 2024
    Spiral-bound (176 pages)

    The Cruising Guide to Abaco, Bahamas: 2025
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    The Cruising Guide to Abaco, Bahamas: 2025
    • Manufacturer: White Sound Press
    • Brand: White Sound Press
    • ISBN: 093226512X
    • EAN: 9780932265128
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    • Product Category: Spiral-bound
    • Number of Pages: 176
    • Authors: Steve Dodge, Jon Dodge, Jeff Dodge
    • Publication Date: November 22nd, 2024
    • Release Date: November 22nd, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 0.75 inches by 11.0 inches by 9.0 inches
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    Waterway Guide Bahamas 2025: Essential Cruising Guide for Boating in the Bahamas
    By Waterway Guide

    Waterway Guide
    Spiral-bound (476 pages)

    Waterway Guide Bahamas 2025: Essential Cruising Guide for Boating in the Bahamas
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    Waterway Guide Bahamas 2025: Essential Cruising Guide for Boating in the Bahamas
    • Manufacturer: Waterway Guide Media LLC
    • Brand: Waterway Guide
    • EAN: 9798990353060
    • PartNumber: WGBA25
    Details:
    • Product Category: Spiral-bound
    • Edition: 2025
    • Number of Pages: 476
    • Author: Waterway Guide
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 0.25 inches by 10.5 inches by 8.5 inches
    Features:
    • Mile-by-Mile Navigation
    • Goin' Ashores & Side Trips
    • Marinas & Anchorages
    • New Chart Extracts
    • Updated Annually
    • America's Waterway Guide Since 1947
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    Moon Bahamas (Travel Guide)
    By Mariah Laine Moyle

    Moon Travel
    Released: March 12th, 2019
    Paperback (350 pages)

    Moon Bahamas (Travel Guide)
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    Moon Bahamas (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Moon Travel
    • Brand: Moon Travel
    • ISBN: 1640493220
    • EAN: 9781640493223
    • PartNumber: 9781640493223
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 1
    • Number of Pages: 350
    • Author: Mariah Laine Moyle
    • Publication Date: March 12th, 2019
    • Release Date: March 12th, 2019
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.5 inches by 5.625 inches by 0.625 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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    Fodor's Bahamas (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor’s Travel Guides

    Released: March 29th, 2022
    Paperback (336 pages)

    Fodor s Bahamas (Full-color Travel Guide)
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    Fodor's Bahamas (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640974849
    • EAN: 9781640974845
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 33
    • Number of Pages: 336
    • Author: Fodor’s Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: March 29th, 2022
    • Release Date: March 29th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 0.59965735264 pounds
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    Eleuthera, Bahamas Travel Guide: Pink Sand Beaches, Hidden Gems, Island Adventures, and Local Experiences for Everyone
    By Asher. A. Walkley

    Released: January 10th, 2025
    Paperback (131 pages)

    Eleuthera, Bahamas Travel Guide: Pink Sand Beaches, Hidden Gems, Island Adventures, and Local Experiences for Everyone
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    Eleuthera, Bahamas Travel Guide: Pink Sand Beaches, Hidden Gems, Island Adventures, and Local Experiences for Everyone
    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798306515267
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 131
    • Author: Asher. A. Walkley
    • Publication Date: January 10th, 2025
    • Release Date: January 10th, 2025
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.3 inches
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    Bahamas, The (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
    By Emily Matchar

    Lonely Planet
    Released: September 12th, 2011
    Paperback (280 pages)

    Bahamas, The (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
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    Bahamas, The (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
    • Manufacturer: GeoPlaneta
    • Brand: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1741047064
    • UPC: 001741047064
    • EAN: 9781741047066
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 4
    • Number of Pages: 280
    • Authors: Emily Matchar, Tom Masters
    • Publication Date: September 12th, 2011
    • Release Date: September 12th, 2011
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.75589 inches by 5.03936 inches by 0.6299212592 inches
    • Weight: 0.70106999316 Pounds
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    Exuma, Bahamas Travel Guide: Explore Hidden Cays, Swim with Pigs, and Indulge in Ultimate Island Premiums (Year-End Travel Explorers)
    By Asher. A Walkley

    Released: October 8th, 2024
    Paperback (189 pages)

    Exuma, Bahamas Travel Guide: Explore Hidden Cays, Swim with Pigs, and Indulge in Ultimate Island Premiums (Year-End Travel Explorers)
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    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798342076753
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 189
    • Author: Asher. A Walkley
    • Publication Date: October 8th, 2024
    • Release Date: October 8th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.43 inches
    • Weight: 0.76 Pounds
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    Waterway Guide Bahamas 2023: Essential Cruising Guide for Boating in the Bahamas
    By Waterway Guide

    Waterway Guide
    Spiral-bound (476 pages)

    Waterway Guide Bahamas 2023: Essential Cruising Guide for Boating in the Bahamas
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    Waterway Guide Bahamas 2023: Essential Cruising Guide for Boating in the Bahamas
    • Manufacturer: Waterway Guide Media LLC
    • Brand: Waterway Guide
    • EAN: 9798986652511
    • PartNumber: WGBA23
    Details:
    • Product Category: Spiral-bound
    • Edition: 2023
    • Number of Pages: 476
    • Author: Waterway Guide
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 0.25 inches by 10.5 inches by 8.5 inches
    Features:
    • Mile-by-Mile Navigation
    • Goin' Ashores & Side Trips
    • Marinas & Anchorages
    • New Chart Extracts
    • Updated Annually
    • America's Waterway Guide Since 1947
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