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🇧🇧 Barbados Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Barbados is a country in Caribbean, North America. It covers a total area of 430 km² and has a coastline of 97 km. It is an island nation with no land borders.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
Caribbean
sub-region
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Total Area
430 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
654/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
97 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
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Independence
1966
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season December–May
general type

Location and Position

Barbados is situated in Caribbean, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 97 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Barbados covers a total area of 430 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 281K across this area, the population density is 654/km². The capital city is Bridgetown.

Climate

The climate of Barbados is tropical, dry season december–may. The best time to visit is generally December–May, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barbados located?

Barbados is located in Caribbean, North America. The capital city is Bridgetown.

How large is Barbados?

Barbados has a total area of 430 km² with a population density of 654/km².

What countries border Barbados?

Barbados is an island nation and has no land borders.

What is the climate of Barbados?

The climate of Barbados is Tropical, dry season December–May. The best time to visit is December–May.

What timezone is Barbados in?

Barbados observes UTC-4 timezone.

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