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The Bahamas: Facts & Stats

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Also Known As Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Philip Davis
Capital Nassau
Population (2025 est.) 413,400
Head Of State British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Governor-General: Cornelius A. Smith
Form Of Government constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses (Senate [16]; House of Assembly [38])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Total Area (Sq Km) 13,939
Total Area (Sq Mi) 5,382
Monetary Unit Bahamian dollar (B$)
Population Rank (2025) 179
Population Projection 2030 435,700
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2025) 76.8
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2025) 29.7
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 83.6% • Rural: (2024) 16.2%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 73.2 years • Female: (2022) 79.1 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2005) 95% • Female: (2005) 96.7%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 13,312
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 33,330

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