Capital

Nassau 24°4? N 77°20? W

Largest city

Nassau

Official language(s)

English

From the United Kingdom July 10, 1973

Area  • Total   • Water (%)

  301,7901 (168th) 254,685 21/km² (152) 54.4/mi² 

2005 estimate 5729 (147) 17,865 (41)

0.832 (50th) – high

Currency

Time zone  • Summer (DST)

EST (UTC?5) EDT (UTC?4)

Internet TLD

.bs

Calling code

+1-242