Border history · 1886–2023

Bahamas borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of Bahamas between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since July 10, 1973. Its territory covers 12,049 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
12,049 km²
Status
Independent since 1973
July 10, 1973 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Bahamas's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – July 9, 1973

    12,049 km²First recorded versionRuled by United KingdomWorld map in 1886

  2. July 10, 1973 – present

    12,049 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1974

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Bahamas becomes independent from United Kingdom.