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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.

Map of Barbados

Barbados Country Details


Country Name Barbados
Political Status Country
Geographic Location The Caribbean Sea
Flag Barbados Flag
Principal Language English
Capital Bridgetown
Major Towns/Cities
  • Bathsheba
  • Blackmans
  • Bridgetown (Capital)
  • Crab Hill
  • Greenland
  • Holetown
  • Oistins
  • Speightstown
  • The Crane
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    Holetown Monument, Saint James, Barbados
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    Fodor's InFocus Barbados and St. Lucia (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor’s Travel Guides

    Released: February 13th, 2024
    Paperback (208 pages)

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    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 164097668X
    • EAN: 9781640976689
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    • Edition: 7
    • Number of Pages: 208
    • Author: Fodor’s Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: February 13th, 2024
    • Release Date: February 13th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.25 inches by 4.25 inches by 0.5 inches
    • Weight: 0.37919509064 pounds
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    Barbados (Bradt Travel Guide)
    By Lizzie Williams

    Released: May 1st, 2022
    Paperback (120 pages)

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    • Manufacturer: Bradt Travel Guides
    • ISBN: 1784777978
    • EAN: 9781784777975
    • PartNumber: 9781784777975
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    • Paperback
    • Edition: Fourth
    • Number of Pages: 120
    • Author: Lizzie Williams
    • Publication Date: May 1st, 2022
    • Release Date: May 1st, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.0 inches by 4.64 inches by 0.35 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    Barbados TRAVEL GUIDE (Full Color guide): Discover the Gems of the Caribbean Island: Beaches, Culture, and Adventure
    By C.J John

    Released: October 4th, 2024
    Paperback (108 pages)

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    Barbados TRAVEL GUIDE (Full Color guide): Discover the Gems of the Caribbean Island: Beaches, Culture, and Adventure
    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798341224919
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    • Format: Large Print
    • Number of Pages: 108
    • Author: C.J John
    • Publication Date: October 4th, 2024
    • Release Date: October 4th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 11.0 inches by 8.5 inches by 0.25 inches
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    Barbados Travel Guide 2024/2025: A Guide to the Island’s Hidden Gems and Must-See Attractions, Outdoor Adventures and Memorable Experiences (AMAZING TRAVEL DESTINATIONS LIST)
    By Diane W. Clark

    Released: September 6th, 2024
    Paperback (190 pages)

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    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798338471593
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    • Number of Pages: 190
    • Author: Diane W. Clark
    • Publication Date: September 6th, 2024
    • Release Date: September 6th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.43 inches
    • Weight: 0.76 pounds
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    Super Cheap Barbados Travel Guide: Enjoy a $10,000 trip to Barbados for $500 (BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE 2025 - Super Cheap Guides 2025)
    By Phil G Tang

    Released: December 5th, 2024
    Paperback (206 pages)

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    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798791657244
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    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 206
    • Author: Phil G Tang
    • Publication Date: December 5th, 2024
    • Release Date: December 5th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.47 Inches
    • Weight: 0.82 pounds
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    Fodor's InFocus Barbados & St Lucia (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor's Travel Guides

    Fodor's Travel
    Released: June 22nd, 2021
    Paperback (208 pages)

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    Fodor's InFocus Barbados & St Lucia (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • Brand: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640973613
    • EAN: 9781640973619
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 6
    • Number of Pages: 208
    • Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: June 22nd, 2021
    • Release Date: June 22nd, 2021
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    • Size: 7.0 Inches by 4.25 Inches by 0.5 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    Reef Smart Guides Barbados: Scuba Dive. Snorkel. Surf. (Best Diving Spots in the Caribbean's Barbados)
    By Peter McDougall & Otto Wagner

    Reef Smart Guides
    Released: January 15th, 2019
    Paperback (188 pages)

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    • Manufacturer: Reef Smart Guides
    • Brand: Reef Smart Guides
    • ISBN: 1633539784
    • EAN: 9781633539785
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    • Number of Pages: 188
    • Authors: Peter McDougall, Ian Popple, Otto Wagner
    • Publication Date: January 15th, 2019
    • Release Date: January 15th, 2019
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.4 inches by 5.5 inches by 0.6 inches
    • Weight: 0.80027801106 Pounds
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    Barbados & Saint Lucia Travel Reference map 1:38,000 / 1:45,000
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    Released: August 1st, 2021
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    • ISBN: 1771290935
    • EAN: 9781771290937
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    • Edition: 3rd Edition 2021
    • Number of Pages: 2
    • Author: ITMB Publishing LTD
    • Publication Date: August 1st, 2021
    • Release Date: August 1st, 2021
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.64565 inches by 4.05511 inches by 0.15748 inches
    • Weight: 0.11243575362 pounds
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