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Alternative name(s) Commonwealth of The Bahamas (official, English) Language(s) English Literacy rate 95% Currency Bahamian dollar Capital City Nassau Country code +1 ISO BHS Domain(TLD) .bs Ethnicity Afro-Bahamian, European, Mulatto Head of Government Prime Minister Religion Christianity, Protestantism, Other Christian Nationality Bahamian Driving Side Drive on the Left-hand side Date Format dd/mm/yyyy Total Area 13,878 km2 (5,358 sq mi) (155th) Timezone UTC−5 (EST) Average elevation 63 metres (207 feet) Coastline 3,542 Km Mains Electricity 120 V Emergency Telephone Numbers Embassies Bahamas embassies in different countries

National symbols of Bahamas

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  Founder
  Christopher Columbus
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  National day
  10 Jul 1973
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  National animal
  Flamingo
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  National dish
  Conch
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  National dance
  Heel and Toe Polka
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  National dress
  light fabrics such as linen and cotton
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  National monument
  Fort Fincastle
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Ackee
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  National flower
  Yellow Elder
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  National drink
  Switcha
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  National colors
  Aquamarine, yellow and black
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  National sports
  Cricket
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  National tree
  Lignum vitae
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  National bird
  Flamingo
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  National poet
  Marion Bethel
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  National football team
  BAH
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  Tourism slogan
  Fly Away
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  Emoji flag
  🇧🇸
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  National airline
  Bahamasair
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  National instrument
  Goatskin drum
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  National hero
  Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling
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  National Emblem / Coat of Arms
  Blue marlin; flamingo
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  President
  N/A
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  Prime Minister
  Hubert Minnis
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  Olympics Committee
  Bahamas Olympic Committee
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  Passport
  Passport of Bahamas
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  Mythical Creature
  Rolling-Calf

Neighbouring countries of Bahamas

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  Cuba
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  Haiti
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  United States of America