What is the capital of Bahamas?
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau
Nassau is the capital city and seat of government of Bahamas, a country in Caribbean. Bahamas uses the ISO codes BS and BHS, and its international dialling code is +1242. The currency in use is the Bahamian dollar (BSD).
For the full profile of Bahamas, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Bahamas country page. The country has an estimated population of 403,033 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Bahamas
- Capital: Nassau
- Region: Caribbean
- Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD)
- Calling code: +1242
- Flag emoji: 🇧🇸
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bahamas?
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.
Is Nassau the largest city in Bahamas?
Nassau is the capital of Bahamas and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Nassau?
Nassau, like the rest of Bahamas, uses the Bahamian dollar (BSD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.