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Bahamas

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Overview

The Bahamas, known officially as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is a country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies in the Atlantic. It takes up 97% of the Lucayan Archipelago’s land area and is home to 88% of the archipelago’s population. The archipelagic state consists of fewer than 700 islands, cays, and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, and is located north of Cuba and northwest of the island of Hispaniola (split between Haiti and the Dominican Republic) and the Turks and Caicos Islands, southeast of the US state of Florida, and east of the Florida Keys. The capital is Nassau on the island of New Providence.

Bahamas – Quick Facts

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Languages

English

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Continent

North America

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Population

0.39 million

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Capital City

Nassau

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Best Time to Visit

December to April

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Drinkable Tap Water

No

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Religion

Christianity

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Plug Type

Type A, Type B

Safety

Overall Safety

7.0/10

Solo Female Travel

6.0/10

LGBTQ Safety

6.0/10

Travel Advisory

Level 2 – Exercise increased caution

The Bahamas is generally a safe destination for tourists. However, like any other country, it has its share of crime. Tourists are advised to take standard precautions to ensure their safety.

Remember to get your travel insurance! Our recommended insurer is SafetyWing

Budget

Currency

$ – Bahamian dollar

Cost of Living

$$$$$

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