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The flag of the Bahamas is composed of three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine, yellow and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This triangle has its base on the hoist end and spans about one-third the width of the field.

Bahamas

Commonwealth of the Bahamas

CaribbeanBSBHS

Population

393.25K

Capital

Nassau

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Bahamas
Official Name
Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Region
Caribbean
Population
393.25K

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
BS
Alpha-3 Code
BHS
Olympic Code
44
Area
13,943 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC-05:00

Languages

English

Continents

North America

Currencies

  • $ - Bahamian dollar (BSD)
  • $ - United States dollar (USD)

International Associations

Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

Geographic Location

Coordinates: -77.34°, 25.07°

Bahamas is located in , specifically in the Caribbean region. It has no land borders with other countries.

About Bahamas

The capital city, Nassau, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include English.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.