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Barbados Flag Barbados is an island country, one of the Lesser Antilles chain, and is located in the western Atlantic Ocean, just to the East of the Caribbean Sea. The country's closest neighbors are Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.

The estimated population of Barbados was 279,254 as 2005. About of third of the country's population live in the capital city, Bridgetown. Other important towns on Barbados include Bathsheba, Blackmans, Crab Hill, Greenland, Holetown, Oistins, Speightstown and The Crane.

When Barbados became independent from the UK in 1966, Barbados had a low income economy based around sugarcane production. Subsequently however the economy has grown considerably, and the country has diversified into other aries including tourism, financial services, information technology and light manufacturing. As a result, Barbados now has a high standard of living and has achieved upper-middle income status, and is today, the third highest rated country in North America in the Human Development Index after the US and Canada.

The national currency of Barbados is the the Barbadian Dollar (BBD). Since 1975, the Barbadian Dollar has been pegged to the US Dollar, such that 2 BBD = 1 USD.

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Barbados Travel Pack, 3rd (Globetrotter Travel Packs)
By Melissa Shales

Globetrotter
Paperback (128 pages)

Barbados Travel Pack, 3rd (Globetrotter Travel Packs)
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The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Barbados has to offer. The fold-out map of Barbados is ideal for tourists and visitors.
Fodor's In Focus Barbados & St. Lucia, 2nd Edition (Full-color Travel Guide)
By Fodor's

Fodor's
Released: 2010-09-21
Paperback (236 pages)

Fodor s In Focus Barbados & St. Lucia, 2nd Edition (Full-color Travel Guide)
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Discover the essence of Barbados & St. Lucia
 
Fodor’s choice ratings you can trust.  Exceptional restaurants, hotels, and sights selected to help you make the best choices.
           
Simple pleasures. Embrace the local scene in Barbados as you check out the Oistins Fish Fry, sip some local rum by the beach, or shop for colorful Earthworks Pottery.
           
Boundless activities. Find choices for every traveler in St. Lucia, snorkeling from the beach to climbing one of St. Lucia’s famous Pitons to hiking in the rain forest.
 
 
Local Experts Fodor’s worldwide team of 700 writers reveal their favorite haunts to enrich your travel experience.
 
Freshest Facts You won’t find a more up-to-date guide to the region. Our writers seek out hot spots while verifying that current listings still meet our high standards.
 
Travelers Like You Get candid advice from fellow travelers at Fodors.com, and read their “Word of Mouth” tips throughout this book.
Barbados Pocket Guide, 2nd: Compact and practical pocket guides for sun seekers and city breakers (Thomas Cook Pocket Guides)
By Thomas Cook Publishing

Thomas Cook Publishing
Paperback (128 pages)

Barbados Pocket Guide, 2nd: Compact and practical pocket guides for sun seekers and city breakers (Thomas Cook Pocket Guides)
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This vibrant series covers over 170 destinations worldwide, from cosmopolitan urban delights to sun-kissed beach idylls.  Bursting with insightful and easily accessible information, these guides are full of practical tips on how to make the most of a city break or longer holiday.

AAA Essential Barbados (AAA Essential Guides: Barbados)
By Lee Stow

AAA
Paperback (160 pages)

AAA Essential Barbados (AAA Essential Guides: Barbados)
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AAA Essential Barbados is ideal for travelers who want all of the essentials in a single guidebook. Written by a travel expert, it packs a wealth of insight on traveling to and around Barbados -- all in a convenient size for travelers on the go. With top 10 sights, easy-to-use maps, and the inside scoop on shopping, dining, nightlife, walks and tours, and children's activities, this guide delivers the necessities for a successful, enjoyable trip.
Barbados Travel Pack (Globetrotter Travel Packs)
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The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Barbados has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and
useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Barbados by concisely highlighting the region’s ‘must see’ areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar region is compacted into useful and practical ‘At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map of Barbados is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Algarve, which highlights scenic routes, it features 2 detailed area maps and 10 town plans.

AAA Essential Barbados (AAA Essential Guides: Barbados)
By Lee Karen Stow

AAA
Paperback (160 pages)

AAA Essential Barbados (AAA Essential Guides: Barbados)
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Take in the quaint Englishness that still pervades on the island or lie back and relax on the nearest beach with AAA Essential Barbados. Explore must-see sights like the 340-year old Sunbury Plantation house, take an electric tram ride through the subterranean stream passages of Harrison's Cave, or start a walking tour of Bridgetown from National Heroes Square.


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