Area
13,939 sq. km. (5,382 sq. miles)
Location
Caribbean, Southeast of Florida
Population
321,000 (as per estimates of 2005) and Population Density of 23 per sq. km.
Capital City
Nassau with a total population of 222,000 (as per estimates of 2003).
Language
English is the official and most popular language of The Bahamas
Electricity
AC 110 volts, 60Hz.
Currency
Bahamian Dollar (BSD, Symbol B$). 1B$ = 100 Cents.
Notes prevalent = B$ 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100; Cents 50
Coins prevalent = Cents 1, 5, 10, 15, and 25
Currency Exchange
Currency Exchange facility is available at banks, bureaux de change and hotels. For more details and exchange rates, travellers are advised to consult their banks.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit/Debit/ATM Cards of all major companies like Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express, etc. accepted. However, it is advisable to carry some cash as well. ATMs are also conveniently situated on major islands in airport terminals, banks, casinos, and other prominent places.
Traveller's Cheques
Credit/Debit/ATM Cards of all major companies like Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express, etc. accepted. However, it is advisable to carry some cash as well. ATMs are also conveniently situated on major islands in airport terminals, banks, casinos, and other prominent places.
Banking Hours
Banks in The Bahamas normally function from Monday to Thursday from 0930-1500/1600 and Friday from 0930-1700.