Bahamas Fast Facts
Location
Caribbean
Capital
Nassau.
Flag of Bahamas
Coordinates
Nassau. 25°4′N 77°20′W
Area
13,939 sq km (5,382 sq miles).
Languages
English is the official language.
Population
307,451 (2009 estimate).
Currency
Bahamian Dollar (BSD; symbol B$).
Calling code
+1-242.
Time Zone
GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Electricity
120-volts AC, 60Hz. US-style plug sockets and outlets are standard.
Internet TLD
.bs
Drives on the
left.