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Bahamas — silhouette, capital and facts
The Bahamas is in Caribbean and its capital is Nassau. With about 410 thousand people and 13,943 km², it ranks 155th in area and 171st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the Bahamas, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Nassau
- Continent
- Caribbean
- Population
- about 410 thousand
- Area
- 13,943 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Bahamian dollar
- Flag colors
- light blue, yellow, black
Borders
The Bahamas has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about the Bahamas
- The country has about 700 islands, plus thousands of cays and reefs, in the Atlantic east of Florida.
- Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492 on a Bahamian island, probably San Salvador.
- In Exuma, pigs swim in turquoise waters off the beaches and have become a famous tourist attraction.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Bahamas?
The capital of the Bahamas is Nassau.
Which continent is the Bahamas in?
The Bahamas is in Caribbean.
Which countries border the Bahamas?
The Bahamas has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the Bahamas?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The Bahamas is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the Bahamas?
The country has about 700 islands, plus thousands of cays and reefs, in the Atlantic east of Florida. Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492 on a Bahamian island, probably San Salvador. In Exuma, pigs swim in turquoise waters off the beaches and have become a famous tourist attraction.
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