Caribbean, island in the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela.
Barbados was uninhabited when first settled by the British in 1627. Enslaved Africans worked the sugar plantations established on the island, which in ...
Longitude: -59.5333
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Barbados:
3,375.382 km
Terrain:
Relatively flat; rises gently to central highland region.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, fish, natural gas.
Industries:
Tourism, sugar, light manufacturing, component assembly for export.
Population: 304,139
Most densely populated country in the eastern Caribbean; approximately one-third live in urban areas.
Area: 430 km2
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Easternmost Caribbean island.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| BBD | Barbadian dollar | $ |
Capital City: Bridgetown
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:42 am (GMT-04:00)
The flag of Barbados is composed of three equal vertical bands of ultramarine, gold and ultramarine. The head of a black trident is centered in the gold band.
Bordering Countries
Barbados has no bordering countries.
Barbados is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Barbados
You're in for a treat! Barbados is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Diverse marine life and coral reefs
- Hurricane season from June to November
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited public transportation
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Barbadian cuisine features seafood, rice, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include flying fish and cou-cou.
- Bajan macaroni pie and pudding and souse are traditional dishes.
- Relax on the beaches of Bathsheba
- Visit the Harrison's Cave
- Explore the Barbados Wildlife Reserve
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