Bahamas Country Profile
Key Facts of Bahamas
| Government type: | parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm |
| Capital: | Nassau |
| Languages: | English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants) |
Bahamas Demographic Data
Ethnic Groups in Bahamas(2010 est.)
Religious Groups in Bahamas (2010 est.)
Age pyramid of Bahamas
Bahamas Economy Statistics
Economic overview of Bahamas
high-income tourism and financial services economy; major income inequality; strong US bilateral relations; several tax relief programs; targeted investment in agriculture, energy, light manufacturing, and technology industries
Bahamas Real GDP (purchasing power parity) in Billion $
Bahamas Real GDP per capita in $
Bahamas's Exports & Imports in billion $
Top 5 Import Partnerin 2022 (80%) of Bahamas
Top 5 Import Commoditiesin 2022 of Bahamas
- refined petroleum ⛽
- ships 🚢
- cars 🚗
- crude petroleum 🛢️
- coal tar oil 🛢️
Top 5 Export Partnerin 2022 (80%) of Bahamas
Top 5 Export Commoditiesin 2022 of Bahamas
- refined petroleum ⛽
- ships 🚢
- aluminum 🪙
- postage stamps/documents ✉️/📄
- plastics 🧴
Geography of Bahamas
Map of Bahamas
Land and Water Distrubtion of Bahamas
Natural Resources of Bahamas
- salt 🧂
- aragonite 🪨
- timber 🌲
- arable land 🌱
Climate inBahamas
tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
History of Bahamas - a Summary
Lucayan Indians inhabited the Bahama islands when Christopher COLUMBUS first set foot in the New World in 1492. British settlement of the islands began in 1647; the islands became a colony in 1783. Piracy thrived in the 17th and 18th centuries because of The Bahamas' close proximity to shipping lanes. Since gaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas has prospered through tourism, international banking, and investment management, which comprise up to 85% of GDP. Because of its proximity to the US -- the nearest Bahamian landmass is only 80 km (50 mi) from Florida -- the country is a major transshipment point for illicit trafficking to the US mainland, as well as to Europe. US law enforcement agencies cooperate closely with The Bahamas; the Drug Enforcement Administration, US Coast Guard, and US Customs and Border Protection assist Bahamian authorities with maritime security and law enforcement through Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, or OPBAT.