Flag of Bahamas

🎨 What the flag means

The flag of the Bahamas has a black triangle and three stripes: aquamarine, gold and aquamarine. The gold stands for the shining sun and the riches of the land, and the aquamarine for the sea around the islands. The black stands for the strength of the Bahamian people, and the triangle shows how determined they are.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

399.4 thousand (2023)

🏙️ Capital

Nassau227.9 thousand people (2025)

🗣️ Main language

English

✨ 3 fun facts

1. The Bahamas is made up of about 700 islands and more than 2,000 tiny islands called cays.
2. The flamingo and the blue marlin are the national animals and appear on the coat of arms.
3. Junkanoo is a colourful street parade with music, dancing and costumes held in Nassau on Boxing Day and New Year's Day.