Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau is the
capital city of
the Bahamas. It is the commercial and cultural centre of the Bahamas, and with a population of 180,000, its largest city.
Located on
New Providence island at , Nassau has an attractive harbour and a busy port. The tropical
climate and natural beauty of the Bahamas has made Nassau a popular
tourist destination, with a reputation for relaxing days and an exciting nightlife.
Nassau was founded by the
British in the mid-
17th century as Charles Towne, but it was renamed to Nassau after
William III of Orange-Nassau in
1695. During the
18th century, it was a popular hideaway for
pirates of the Caribbean, notably
Blackbeard. Nassau was subjected to numerous attempted invasions by the
Spanish during the late 18th century, and in 1776 it was
captured and briefly held by
American revolutionaries.
Nassau International Airport, the major airport for the Bahamas, is located in Nassau, and has daily flights to major cities in the
USA,
Canada, the
UK, and the
Caribbean.
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Queen's College*
Nassau agreement*
Official website for Bahamas government
