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🇧🇸 Bahamas Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Bahamas is a country in Caribbean, North America. It covers a total area of 13,943 km² and has a coastline of 3,542 km. It is an island nation with no land borders.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
Caribbean
sub-region
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Total Area
13,943 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
28/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
3,542 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-5
UTC offset
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Independence
1973
established
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Climate
Tropical, hurricane season June–November
general type

Location and Position

Bahamas is situated in Caribbean, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 3,542 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Bahamas covers a total area of 13,943 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 393K across this area, the population density is 28/km². The capital city is Nassau.

Climate

The climate of Bahamas is tropical, hurricane season june–november. The best time to visit is generally December–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bahamas located?

Bahamas is located in Caribbean, North America. The capital city is Nassau.

How large is Bahamas?

Bahamas has a total area of 13,943 km² with a population density of 28/km².

What countries border Bahamas?

Bahamas is an island nation and has no land borders.

What is the climate of Bahamas?

The climate of Bahamas is Tropical, hurricane season June–November. The best time to visit is December–April.

What timezone is Bahamas in?

Bahamas observes UTC-5 timezone.

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