The Bahamas
- Region
- North & Central America
- Area
- 13,943 km²
- Capital
- Nassau
- ISO
- BS
What the flag means
The gold stripe in the center is said to stand for the bright rays of the sun and for the islands’ sandy beaches and land resources. The flag was adopted at independence in 1973.
Fun facts
- FlagOn the flag of The Bahamas, the black triangle represents the unity and strength of the people, and the aquamarine represents the beautiful sea.
- GeographyThe Bahamas is an island nation made up of about 700 islands and more than 2,000 islets and reefs.
- CultureAccording to one theory, the name of The Bahamas comes from the Spanish “baja mar” (shallow sea).
- CultureThe first place Columbus landed in the New World in 1492 is believed to have been an island in The Bahamas.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
