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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 . SEE ALSO |
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