The town that would be called Nassau was founded in 1670 by British noblemen who brought British settlers with them to New Providence. They built a fort, and named it Charles Town in honour of England’s King Charles II. During this time

Nassau had a population of 128,420 females and 117,909 males and was home to 70,222 households with an average family size of 3.5 according to the 2010 census.

UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Nassau has been recognized as a part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a city of Crafts and Folk Art.

Nassau was the main setting for the Starz Network show Black Sails (2014-2017). However, filming was based in South Africa
Nassau was featured as

Located on New Providence Island, Nassau's harbour has a blend of old world and colonial architecture, and a busy port. The tropical climate and natural environment of the Bahamas have made Nassau an attractive tourist destination.
Nassau developed directly

Air
Lynden Pindling International Airport (formerly Nassau International Airport) is located on the western side of Nassau. New Providence Airport on Paradise Island was closed in 1999 with runway removed and integrated into the

Nassau's sister cities are:
• Detroit, Michigan, United States
• Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States