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Facts

Also Known As Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Philip Davis
Capital Nassau
Population (2026 est.) 416,200
Head Of State British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Governor-General: Cornelius A. Smith
Form Of Government constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses (Senate [16]; House of Assembly [41])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Total Area (Sq Km) 13,939
Total Area (Sq Mi) 5,382
Monetary Unit Bahamian dollar (B$)
Population Rank (2026) 179
Population Projection 2030 435,700
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2026) 77.3
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2026) 29.9
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 83.6% • Rural: (2024) 16.2%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2021) 67.3 years • Female: (2021) 73.5 years
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2024) 14,854
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2024) 37,020

Photos

Flag of The Bahamas
Political map of the Bahamas and surrounding region, showing the islands of the Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean northeast of Cuba and southeast of Florida. Major Bahamian towns such as Nassau, Freeport, and Dunmore Town are labeled. Neighboring countries and territories including the United States, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Turks and Caicos Islands are also shown, with international borders marked. An inset map in the upper right highlights the Bahamas' location in the
Palm trees and lush green foliage overlook clear turquoise water under a blue sky near the shore in Nassau, Bahamas.
Map showing the location of The Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Cuba and southeast of the United States, with nearby countries labeled including Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. The capital, Nassau, is marked on one of the islands.
Several boats are anchored at the port of Nassau, New Providence Island, with colorful buildings and a tall yellow clock tower visible along the waterfront.
Grand Bahama Island
Map showing the physical geography of the Bahamas and surrounding region, including major islands such as Grand Bahama, Abaco, Andros, Eleuthera, New Providence, and Great Inagua. Neighboring countries and islands, including the United States, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, are also labeled. The map highlights ocean banks, channels, and the location of the Bahamas within the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. An inset map shows the broader region.
A large white cruise ship is docked at the port in Nassau, Bahamas, with colorful waterfront buildings and palm trees lining the harbor under a blue sky.
White statue of Christopher Columbus stands atop a grand staircase leading to the pink Government House in Nassau, The Bahamas, with two flags and lush greenery surrounding the scene.
Nassau harbour off New Providence Island, Bahamas
National anthem of The Bahamas
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island, The Bahamas
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island and district, The Bahamas
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