Surface: The total land area of the Bahamas is around 10,070 km sq.
Population: The population of the Bahamas is around 305,000. Africans comprise 85% of the population; Caucasians, 12%. The remaining 3% are Asians and Hispanics.
System of government: Bahamas has a constitutional parliamentary democracy.
Capital: Nassau, with a population of around 180,000 inhabitants, is the capital city.
Religion: The dominant religion is Christianity with almost 80% of the population being Protestants.
Official Language: The official language of Bahamas is English; Creole is spoken among the Haitian immigrants.
Government: Bahamas has a constitutional parliamentary democracy.
Climate: Bahamas has a subtropical to tropical climate, moderated by the waters of Gulf Stream.
Units of measure and electricity: Bahamas follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 110V, 60 Hz.
Time Zone: The standard time in Bahamas is GMT - 5.
Currency: Bahamian Dollar (BSD).
Travel documents required: Visas are necessary for travel to Bahamas.
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| Economy |
Tourism and offshore banking are the primary industries in Bahamas. Financial services, manufacturing and agriculture are other important sectors of the Bahamian economy. The nation exports mineral products, animal products, rum, fruits and vegetables to Spain, the United States, Poland and Germany.
The average cost of living is relatively high. |
