Bahamas is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Nassau, with a population of approximately 393K and a total area of 13,943 km². The official language is English and the currency is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD).
Bahamas covers an area of 13,943 km² with a population density of 28/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $12.6B ($32,100 per capita) and gained independence in 1973. It has a coastline of 3,542 km.
The Bahamas consists of 700 islands and 2,400 cays, only 30 of which are inhabited. Its waters contain the clearest ocean in the world — you can see up to 200 feet deep — and it's home to the famous swimming pigs of Pig Beach.
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A beach inhabited by friendly swimming pigs — one of the world's most unique animal encounters
A sea cave used in James Bond films, accessible by swimming through underwater tunnels
The world's second deepest known blue hole — 202m deep in a stunning turquoise bay
Colorful colonial buildings, the Queen's Staircase and historic Fort Fincastle
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.
The official language(s) of Bahamas are English.
The population of Bahamas is approximately 393K.
Bahamas uses the Bahamian Dollar (BSD).
Bahamas is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.
Bahamas has a GDP of $12.6B, with a GDP per capita of $32,100.
The best time to visit Bahamas is December–April. The climate is Tropical, hurricane season June–November.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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