Key facts
The Bahamas is a country located in Caribbean. The country has no land neighbors.
English is an official language in The Bahamas. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to The Bahamas.
The national currency in The Bahamas is Bahamian dollar (BSD). The dollar (B$) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Bahamian
Banknotes
$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$1/2$3
Bahamian
Coins
1510251550$1$2$5
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in The Bahamas is 110.24 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 194.02 Mbps and 126.09 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density The Bahamas has more ATMs than most other countries.124.21 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in The Bahamas, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in The Bahamas. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, The Bahamas will celebrate 11 national public holidays. The next one National Heroes’ Day will take place on October 14.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day | |
| January 12, 2024Moving holiday | Majority Rule DayMajority Rule Day | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayGood Friday | |
| April 1, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayEaster Monday | |
| May 20, 2024Moving holiday | Whit MondayWhit Monday | |
| July 10, 2024Moving holiday | Independence DayIndependence Day | |
| August 5, 2024Moving holiday | Emancipation DayEmancipation Day | |
| October 14, 2024Moving holiday | National Heroes’ DayNational Heroes’ Day | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayChristmas Day | |
| December 26, 2024Moving holiday | St. Stephen’s DayBoxing Day |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Bahamas?
There are no Mariott hotels in The Bahamas.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in The Bahamas.
The IHG hotel chain operates in The Bahamas.
There are no Best Western hotels in The Bahamas.
There are no Radisson hotels in The Bahamas.
The Accor hotel chain operates in The Bahamas.
What fast food chains are present in Bahamas?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in The Bahamas.
The KFC chain operates in The Bahamas.
The Burger King chain operates in The Bahamas.
The Subway chain operates in The Bahamas.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in The Bahamas.
The Starbucks chain operates in The Bahamas.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Nassau?
Weather data for Nassau (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in The Bahamas.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Bahamas
Sources
- The Bahamas Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for The Bahamas (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)