Description flag of Bahamas, The
three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine (top), gold, and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle based on the hoist side
Official country name
Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Nationality
Bahamian(s) (noun) 0 (adjective)
Languages spoken
English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
Government type
constitutional parliamentary democracy
Population
307,451 ranked 178, (data 2008)
Geography
strategic location adjacent to US and Cuba; extensive island chain of which 30 are inhabited. The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean 0 m.
Administrative divisions
21 districts; Acklins and Crooked Islands, Bimini, Cat Island, Exuma, Freeport, Fresh Creek, Governor's Harbour, Green Turtle Cay, Harbour Island, High Rock, Inagua, Kemps Bay, Long Island, Marsh Harbour, Mayaguana, New Providence, Nichollstown and Berry Islands, Ragged Island, Rock Sound, Sandy Point, San Salvador and Rum Cay