Population: 297,852

Languages: English, Creole (among Haitian immigrants)

Background: Since attaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas have prospered through tourism and international banking and investment management. Because of its geography, the country is a major transshipment point for illegal drugs, particularly...

Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD, No information)

Data from CIA World Factbook. Click on CIA link for more. Click on map or flag for larger images.