People

Total Population

324,597

Language

English

Sovereignty

Independent

Type of Government

Constitutional Parliamentary Democracy and a Commonwealth Realm

Economics

Currency

Bahamian Dollar

Exchange Rate

USD 1 = BMD 1

GDP Per Capita

$25,557

GDP Growth

-5.70%

Inflation Rate

1.90%

Top Industries

Tourism, Banking, Cement, Construction

Tourism

Stay-Over Visitors

1,471,808

Cruise Passengers

4,512,458

Hotel Rooms

15,300

Origin of Visitors

Geography

Area

13,880 sq km