What is the capital of the Bahamas?

The capital of the Bahamas is Nassau. Nassau is located on the island of New Providence and is home to 70 percent of the population of the Bahamas.

Due to its close proximity to Florida, Nassau is a popular tourist destination for Americans. Tourism is its most profitable industry and is the second-largest employer in the country after the government. Nassau is also a popular location for filming movies, both as stand-in for other locations and as a setting in its own right.

Nassau is in the Eastern Standard Time zone and observes Daylight Savings Time, putting it at the same time as major American cities, such as New York and Washington.