Bahamas Fast Facts

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Location

Caribbean

Capital

Nassau.

Flag of Bahamas

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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

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Drives on the

left.