Barbados
The easternmost island in the Caribbean, standing alone out in the Atlantic. Barbados is the birthplace of rum and the pop superstar Rihanna.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three vertical bands of ultramarine, gold and ultramarine with a black trident head in the centre. Blue is the sea and sky, gold the sand; the trident is broken from its shaft to symbolise Barbados's clean break from its colonial past.
Barbados FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Bridgetown |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 303,431 |
| Area | 439 km² |
| Population density | 691 /km² |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar (BBD) BBD$ |
| Official languages | Bajan Creole, English |
| Calling code | +1246 |
| Internet TLD | .bb |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | BB / BRB |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's widely credited as the birthplace of rum, distilled here since the 17th century.
- The global pop star Rihanna was born and raised on the island.
- It lies further east than the rest of the Caribbean, out on its own in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Its capital, Bridgetown, and its historic garrison are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Barbados FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What is the population of Barbados?
Barbados has a population of about 303,431.
What currency does Barbados use?
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD).
What languages are spoken in Barbados?
The official languages of Barbados are Bajan Creole, English.
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