Barbados is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Bridgetown, with a population of approximately 281K and a total area of 430 km². The official language is English and the currency is the Barbadian Dollar (BBD).
Barbados covers an area of 430 km² with a population density of 654/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $5.6B ($19,929 per capita) and gained independence in 1966. It has a coastline of 97 km.
Barbados is the birthplace of rum — the world's oldest rum distillery, Mount Gay, has been operating since 1703. The island became a republic in 2021 and simultaneously named Rihanna a national hero.
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UNESCO colonial port city — the best-preserved British colonial city in the Caribbean
A crystallized limestone cavern with flowing streams, waterfalls and turquoise pools
The world's oldest rum brand, distilling since 1703 — tours and tastings available
The only accessible sea cave in Barbados, with sea anemones and ocean views from inside
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
The official language(s) of Barbados are English.
The population of Barbados is approximately 281K.
Barbados uses the Barbadian Dollar (BBD).
Barbados is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.
Barbados has a GDP of $5.6B, with a GDP per capita of $19,929.
The best time to visit Barbados is December–May. The climate is Tropical, dry season December–May.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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