Bahamas: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Bahamas

The Bahamas is a chain of hundreds of low, flat islands in the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida. Its clear turquoise water, sandy beaches and coral reefs make it a favourite place for swimming, diving and boating.

About Nassau

Nassau is on New Providence island, the most populated island in the country. It is known for its cruise ship harbour, pastel colonial buildings and the Queen's Staircase, steps carved out of limestone.

Fun facts about Bahamas

1. The country has about 700 islands and cays, but only about 30 of them have people living on them.
2. Dean's Blue Hole on Long Island is one of the deepest known blue holes, more than 200 metres deep.
3. Great Inagua island is home to one of the largest colonies of Caribbean flamingos, the national bird.
4. Christopher Columbus's first landing in the Americas in 1492 was on one of these islands.
5. Junkanoo is a dazzling street parade with handmade costumes, cowbells and drums on Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
6. On Big Major Cay in the Exumas, friendly pigs swim out to greet visiting boats.