Flag of the Bahamas
The flag of the Bahamas has a triangle along the pole side. Its colors are light blue, black and yellow. On it: a triangle. The current design dates from 1973. Bahamas is in North America, and its capital is Nassau. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Nassau |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 401,300 |
| Area | 13,943 km² |
| Currency | Bahamian dollar, United States dollar |
| Colors | light blue, black and yellow |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1973 |
Which one is the flag of the Bahamas?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Barbados
Belize
JamaicaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of the Bahamas?
Light blue, black and yellow. The flag of the Bahamas has a triangle along the pole side.
What is the capital of the Bahamas?
Nassau.
Which flags look like the flag of the Bahamas?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Barbados, Belize, Jamaica.
When was the flag of the Bahamas adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1973.
What is the population of the Bahamas?
About 401,300 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 13,943 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.