Bahamas
Veröffentlicht: 18. June 2022 - Letztes Update: 28. February 2025
Country Data Dashboard
Population
410,862
Growth: 1.07% (2024 est.)
GDP
$14.339 billion
(2023 est.)
Area
13,880 sq km
| Government type: | parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm |
| Capital: | Nassau |
| Languages: | English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants) |
People & Society
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Economy
Economic overview
high-income tourism and financial services economy; major income inequality; strong US bilateral relations; several tax relief programs; targeted investment in agriculture, energy, light manufacturing, and technology industries
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) in Billion $
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Exports & Imports in billion $
Top 5 Import Partner in 2022 (80%)
Top 5 Import Commodities in 2022
- refined petroleum ⛽
- ships 🚢
- cars 🚗
- crude petroleum 🛢️
- coal tar oil 🛢️
Top 5 Export Partner in 2022 (80%)
Top 5 Export Commodities in 2022
- refined petroleum ⛽
- ships 🚢
- aluminum 🪙
- postage stamps/documents ✉️/📄
- plastics 🧴
Geography
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Area
Natural resources
- salt 🧂
- aragonite 🪨
- timber 🌲
- arable land 🌱
Climate
tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
Historical Background Information
Lucayan Indians inhabited the Bahama islands when Christopher COLUMBUS first set foot in the New World in 1492. British settlement of the islands began in 1647; the islands became a colony in 1783. Piracy thrived in the 17th and 18th centuries because of The Bahamas' close proximity to shipping lanes. Since gaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas has prospered through tourism, international banking, and investment management, which comprise up to 85% of GDP. Because of its proximity to the US -- the nearest Bahamian landmass is only 80 km (50 mi) from Florida -- the country is a major transshipment point for illicit trafficking to the US mainland, as well as to Europe. US law enforcement agencies cooperate closely with The Bahamas; the Drug Enforcement Administration, US Coast Guard, and US Customs and Border Protection assist Bahamian authorities with maritime security and law enforcement through Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, or OPBAT.