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Bahamas
Capital: Nassau. All the practical info you need to plan your trip or handle paperwork.
- Visa (French passport)Visa-freeUp to 90 days
- From Paris7,213 kmAbout 9 h 31 by direct flight
- When to goDe novembre à avrilHottest: August (31°) · wettest: October
- Air qualityBonneEuropean AQI: 13
- DrivingDrive on the gaucheLicense and car rental tips
- Next public holidayChristmas DayFriday, December 25 · in 69d
- Power outletsType A, B · 120 VAdapter needed
- Country calling code+1-242From France: 00 1 242
- Qibla direction58°Est-Nord-Est, from Nassau
- Prayer timesToday in NassauFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha
- French EmbassyIn-countryAddress, map and consulates
- ListingsJobs, sales, rentalsCommunity-posted listings — Bahamas
- Representation in FranceBahamasNearest embassy and consulates
Key figures
Bahamas in numbers
30 indicators with the country's world ranking. Click to see the full ranking and map.
Health
- #93 / 166Smokers (adults)17.3 %
- #71 / 166Smokers (men)31.3 %
- #103 / 166Smokers (women)3.4 %
- #106 / 187Alcohol consumption3.7 L
- #10 / 199Obesity48.4 %
- #108 / 216Life expectancy74.7 years
- #182 / 216Fertility1.37 children per woman
- #151 / 185Suicide rate3.3 per 100,000 people
- #144 / 185Male suicides5.9 per 100,000 people
- #167 / 185Female suicides0.83 per 100,000 people
- #141 / 190Road traffic deaths7.7 per 100,000 people