Bahamas
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Nassau
- Population: approx. 410,000
- Languages: English
- Area: 13,878 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-5 (EST)
- Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD)
- Flag colors: Aquamarine, gold, black
- National Day: July 10 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: March On, Bahamaland
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation near USA and Cuba)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Nassau
- Freeport
- West End
- Coopers Town
- Marsh Harbour
- Freetown
- High Rock
- Andros Town
- Clarence Town
- Dunmore Town
- Rock Sound
- Arthur's Town
- George Town
- Alice Town
- Cockburn Town
Top 15 Attractions
- Pig Beach (Exuma)
- Atlantis Paradise Island
- Pink Sands Beach (Harbour Island)
- Dean's Blue Hole
- Lucayan National Park
- Queen's Staircase (Nassau)
- Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
- Cable Beach
- Fort Fincastle
- Glass Window Bridge
- Thunderball Grotto
- Bimini Road
- Green Turtle Cay
- Castaway Cay
- Ardastra Gardens & Wildlife Centre
Climate and Nature
The Bahamas enjoys a tropical savanna climate with warm temperatures year-round. Its geography features an archipelago of over 700 islands and cays, famous for powdery pink and white sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and extensive coral reef systems hosting rich marine life.
Culture and Gastronomy
Bahamian culture is a vibrant fusion of African and British heritage, renowned for its energetic Junkanoo street festival. Gastronomy centers around fresh seafood, with 'conch' being the national staple served in various forms, alongside tropical rum-based drinks.
Economy
The economy relies heavily on tourism and offshore banking. Tourism accounts for over half of the country's GDP and employs a majority of the workforce, driven by a constant flow of cruise ships and luxury resort visitors.
Did you know?
- Big Major Cay is an uninhabited island populated entirely by a famous colony of swimming pigs?
- Dean's Blue Hole on Long Island plunges to 202 meters, making it one of the deepest known marine caverns?
- The name 'Bahamas' comes from the Spanish words 'Baja Mar', meaning 'shallow sea'?
- Harbour Island features world-famous pink sand beaches caused by microscopic coral insects called foraminifera?
- Christopher Columbus made his first landfall in the New World on the Bahamian island of San Salvador in 1492?
Live footage: Discover Bahamas via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Bahamas and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Bahamas: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Bahamas: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Bahamas in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
