What country does The Bahamas belong to?

Originally Answered: What countries can U.S. citizens visit without a passport? Is the Bahamas U.S. territory? No, the Bahamas is not a U.S. territory. It became a British Crown Colony in 1718, and gained independence in 1973. A U.S. citizen can acquire an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) in some states, or a U.S. read more

The Bahamas is its own country. The island group, The Bahamas, is an independent Commonwealth, 3900 sq. miles in area. They are located in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida. The capital is Nassau. The economy is based mainly on tourism. The Bahamas gained independence from Great Britain on 10 July 1973. The population is about 300,000. read more

The Bahamas became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1973, retaining the British monarch, then and currently Queen Elizabeth II, as its head of state. In terms of gross domestic product per capita, The Bahamas is one of the richest countries in the Americas (following the United States and Canada), with an economy based on tourism and finance. read more

The Bahamas first off is not an island. It is a country made up of islands. There are over 700 islands, rocks and cays that make up the Bahamas. It has its own government and has been an independent country since 1973. The Bahamas is a beautiful country with white and pink sand beaches, a tropical climate, and laid back friendly people. read more

Best Answer: The Bahamas is an independent country and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Political and legal traditions closely follow those of the United Kingdom. read more