Barbados is located in the Caribbean Sea of the North American Continent with a population of 285,653, making it the 180th
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown with a total population of 96,578. The country
encompasses 431 square kilometers making it the 198th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the North
Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through heredity and
holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor General Sir Clifford Straughn Husbands. Prime
Minister David Thompson is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status following legislative elections,
where the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the
governor general. The Deputy Prime Minister Mia Mottley achieves that status through recommendation by the prime
minister. Its form of government is Parliamentary Democracy and a part of the Commonwealth and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on 30 November 1966.
The languages commonly or official spoken is English. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic, Protestant other
unspecified and none. As a source of mass communication is has 2 AM, 6 FM and 1 Television station.
Major geographical features are Mount Hillaby as its highest point that has an elevation of 336 meters and Atlantic Ocean as its
lowest point that has an elevation of 0 meters. Its principal waterway is Deep Water Harbour, a part of its Atlantic and
Caribbean Coastline that measures 97 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism, sugar, light manufacturing and
component assembly for exports. The official currency is the Barbadian Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Barbados. South Carolina was originally settled by Barbadians and its first
governor was a Barbadian. It was a Barbadian who first settled Charles Towne.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown with a total population of 96,578. The country
encompasses 431 square kilometers making it the 198th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the North
Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through heredity and
holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor General Sir Clifford Straughn Husbands. Prime
Minister David Thompson is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status following legislative elections,
where the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the
governor general. The Deputy Prime Minister Mia Mottley achieves that status through recommendation by the prime
minister. Its form of government is Parliamentary Democracy and a part of the Commonwealth and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on 30 November 1966.
The languages commonly or official spoken is English. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic, Protestant other
unspecified and none. As a source of mass communication is has 2 AM, 6 FM and 1 Television station.
Major geographical features are Mount Hillaby as its highest point that has an elevation of 336 meters and Atlantic Ocean as its
lowest point that has an elevation of 0 meters. Its principal waterway is Deep Water Harbour, a part of its Atlantic and
Caribbean Coastline that measures 97 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism, sugar, light manufacturing and
component assembly for exports. The official currency is the Barbadian Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Barbados. South Carolina was originally settled by Barbadians and its first
governor was a Barbadian. It was a Barbadian who first settled Charles Towne.
| A beach in Barbados on the Atlantic Ocean- Barbados' lowest point |
| Old cannons in Speightstown overlooking the Caribbean Sea |
| The beach at Sam Lord's Castle. Legend has it that Sam Lord hung lanterns in the trees to look like Bridgetown to lure ships, onto the reefs offshore, enabling Sam to plunder their cargo |
On this beautiful island, they have beautiful beaches and lots of historic sites. Pirates used to hang out
there a lot. I'd really like to go there because there are so many beautiful things to see. I could build a
cabin there and live there forever!
there a lot. I'd really like to go there because there are so many beautiful things to see. I could build a
cabin there and live there forever!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
1.2% (2007 est.)
2,200
Less than 100
2,200
Less than 100
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| Mount Hillaby- Barbados' highest point |
| Bridgetown- Barbados' capital and largest city |
| Coles Pasture- Barbados' easternmost point |
| Barbados' national dish- Flying fish and cou-cou (corn meal balls) |
| Harrison's Cave |
| Joe's River which runs through the rainforest of Barbados |
| Killer Whale off Cobbler's Reef |
| Martin's Bay |
| Barbados' national costume |
| Caves at North Point- Barbados' northernmost point on the Atlantic Ocean |
| South Point- Barbados' southernmost point on the Caribbean Sea |
| Ragged Point |
| Harrison Point Lighthouse- Barbados' westernmost point |