This location map highlights The Bahamas, a Caribbean nation situated in the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida and northeast of Cuba. It shows The Bahamas’ position relative to North America and the rest of the world. The country is part of the Americas and lies just off the southeastern coast of the United States, making it a popular travel and trade hub in the region.
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Official Name | Commonwealth of The Bahamas |
Area | 13,943 km² (5,382 sq mi) |
Capital City | Nassau |
Largest City | Nassau |
Population | Approx. 400,000 |
Official Language | English |
Currency | Bahamian Dollar (BSD) |
Major Religion | Christianity (mainly Protestant) |
Highest Peak | Como Hill 63 meters (207 feet) |
Government | Parliamentary Democracy under a Constitutional Monarchy |
Calling Code | +1-242 |
Internet TLD | .bs |
Time Zone | UTC -5 (Eastern Standard Time) |
Drives On | Left |
Continent | North America |