Official name: Independent Commonwealth of the Bahamas

Major Language: English

Capital and largest city: Nassau, New Providence

Monetary unit: Bahamian dollar, BS$1= US$1 1 Bahamian dollar = 100 cents.
Both US and Bahamian dollars are accepted throughout the islands.
Many islands have no banks / ATMs. Credit Cards are widely accepted.
A combination of cash, credit cards and traveler’s checks is recommended.

Visa: US, Canadians, UK and most Western European travelers don’t require a visa for stays of up to eight months. Other nationalities may need to get one in advance. Check with the Bahamian embassy for specific requirements.

Driving: British rules - Drive on the left.

Electricity: 120 volts AC.

Time: Eastern Standard Time. April to October is Eastern Daylight Time, in conjunction with US summer hours.

International Country code: 242

Internet domain: .bs