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Country in North America

Barbados

Barbados belongs to North America. The capital city is Bridgetown.

CapitalBridgetown
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyBarbadian dollar
Population268k

Key Facts

RegionCaribbean
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1966
Area430 km2
Population density660/km2
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Calling code+1-246
Drives onLeft

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HDI
0.814
Safety index
51.0
Internet access
82%
Life expectancy
79.5

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Hillaby340 m
Cherry Tree Hill289 m
Mount Misery267 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity95%
  • No religion4%
  • Other1%
  • Islam0%

Why Visit

Rum HeritageBirthplace of Caribbean rum, with Mount Gay distillery operating since 1703.
Bridgetown UNESCOThe historic capital and its garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
East Coast SurfSoup Bowl at Bathsheba is a world-famous reef break for surfers.
Crop Over FestivalA summer harvest festival of calypso music, costumes and Kadooment Day parade.
Coral ReefsCalm west coast waters and the Folkestone reef are ideal for snorkelling.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Bridgetown
110k
Oistins
12k
Speightstown
3.6k

Climate Overview

26CJan avg.
29CJul avg.
1,500 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical maritimeClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyBarbadian dollar
Official languageEnglish
National day30 November
Electricity115V, Type A/B