Commonwealth of The Bahamas (Bahamas)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of North America.

Its center lies at a latitude of 24 and longitude of -76.

Commonwealth of The Bahamas also goes by the names, Ba-ha-ma, Ba-ha-ma (Bahamas), Bagama Adalary, Bagami, Bagamskia astravy, Bagamskie ostrova, Bagamy, Bahaamas, Bahama, Bahama Islands, Bahama saared, Bahama's, Bahama-szigetek, Bahamaeyjar, Bahamak, Bahamalar, Bahamas

The prodominant languages spoken are en-BS (English) and its currency is the Dollar (BSD),

Commonwealth of The Bahamas currently has a population of 301800 (estimate).

Regions within Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Largest Cities within Commonwealth of The Bahamas


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Bahamas

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:35:00 GMT

Travel Summary

  • There is no British High Commission in the Bahamas. British nationals requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the British Honorary Consul, Peter Young, on 1 (242) 357 9005. If the Honorary Consul is not available and for all other non-consular related matters please contact the British High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica. See Contact Details.

  • Around 24,000 British nationals visited The Bahamas in 2010.  Most visits are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in 2010 was replacing lost and stolen passports. Some tourists have been the victims of robbery, sometimes armed. See Safety and Security - Crime.

  • There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

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