Which country has Nassau as its capital?

The country with Nassau as its capital is The Bahamas. Nassau sits on New Providence Island and serves as the country’s centre of government, commerce, education, and culture.

The settlement was founded in 1670 as Charles Town by English settlers. After the town was destroyed by fire, it was rebuilt and renamed Nassau in 1695 in honour of William III, whose family belonged to the House of Nassau. The city later became associated with pirates and privateers operating in the Caribbean.

Nassau is also The Bahamas’ largest city and its main tourist hub, with a busy harbour, historic colonial buildings, and nearby resorts on Paradise Island. The Bahamas became an independent country in 1973, retaining Nassau as its capital.

Freeport is another well-known Bahamian city, located on Grand Bahama, but it is not the national capital. The country’s official name is “The Bahamas,” although “Bahamas” is the standard short answer.