Flag of Bahamas

Quick Facts

Capital

Nassau

Flag adopted

1973

Population

398,165

Area

13,943 km²

Languages

English

Currency

Bahamian dollar ($) — BSD, United States dollar ($) — USD

Demonym

Bahamian

Government

parliamentary democracy&nbsp

Subregion

Caribbean

Driving side

Left

Timezones

UTC-05:00

Independence

1973

About This Flag

The flag of the Bahamas consists of three equal horizontal bands — aquamarine (turquoise) on top and bottom with a gold (yellow) band in the center — and a black equilateral triangle on the hoist side. The aquamarine represents the surrounding Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean waters that define the archipelago.

The gold stripe symbolizes the sandy beaches and the bright Bahamian sunshine. The black triangle represents the unity and determination of the Bahamian people to develop and control the nation's resources.

The flag was adopted on July 10, 1973, when the Bahamas gained independence from the United Kingdom, and was selected from entries in a national competition.

Fun Facts

• The Bahamas comprises approximately 700 islands and 2,400 cays, though only about 30 are inhabited.
• The name 'Bahamas' is believed to derive from the Spanish 'baja mar' (shallow sea), referring to the shallow waters surrounding the islands.
• San Salvador Island in the Bahamas is widely believed to be the first place Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas in 1492.
• The Bahamas' aquamarine flag color was specifically chosen to reflect the famously clear turquoise waters that make the archipelago one of the world's most popular diving and tourism destinations.

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