Barbados Country

 

Overview:

The Word for Barbados is “The Bearded ones”

 

Barbados Capital: Bridgetown

Barbados Dialing code: +1 246

Barbados Airport code: BGI

Barbados Continent: North America

Barbados  Area: 169.5 sq. mi (430sq. km)

Barbados Currency: Barbados Dollar

Barbados Official Language: English

Barbados Population: 2.82 lakhs (Approx.)

Barbados Religion: Christianity

Barbados National Day: November 30

Barbados National Animal: mahi-mahi

Barbados National Bird: The brown pelican

Barbados National Fruit: Barbados cherry

Barbados National Flower: the Pride of Barbados

Barbados National Tree: The Bearded Fig Tree

Barbados National Sport: Cricket

Barbados Time zone: UTC -4 ( GMT -4)

Barbados Driving side: Left side of the road

 

Barbados Flag:

The blue and gold represent the sea, sky, and the sand of its beaches. The center symbol panel is the trident of the sea god the mythical, Neptune.

Weather in the Barbados:

Summer: June to August

Rain: July to November

Winter: January to March

Spring: March to April

Food and drinks in the Barbados:

Barbados Food Culture:

The Barbados people eat mostly fish. Variety of seafood and meats. Cou-Cou and Flying Fish are famous foods in Barbados.

Barbados Must-try Foods:

• Cou-Cou
• Black Pudding and Souse
• Bajan Chicken Soup
• Conkies

Must try Drinks:

• Rum Punch
• Mauby
• Pina Colada are must-try drink in Barbados.

Economics of Barbados:

The Barbados country is more dependent on tourism. The GDP is $6.86 billion (approx.) this country has 114.6% debt of its GDP.

Barbados Income Source:

Barbados's income sources are Tourism, and the International business sector is the main income source for Barbados.

The Barbados Import things:

• Plastics
• Foods
• Railway cargo
• Vehicles
• Petroleum

The Barbados exports things:

• Fish
• Fruits and vegetables
• Chemicals
• Electrical components
• Rum and foodstuff

Barbados export and import partners:

United States is 50% (approx.) China, The United Kingdom, Jamaica Guyana are the main import and export partners of Barbados.

Culture of Barbados:

The majority of Barbados' population is of West African descent, it is a blend of West African and British cultures in Barbados. They are wearing modern Western-style clothing. Barbados is known as the land of the flying fish.

Sports in the Barbados:

National Game of Barbados:

Cricket is the most popular and national sport in Barbados.

Popular Games in the Barbados:

Football, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, and Cricket are popular in Barbados.

Transport in the Barbados:

How many airports in the Barbados:

There is only one airport including international, private, and domestic. Grantley Adams International Airport is the largest airport in Barbados.

Main transport in Barbados:

Buses are the main transport in Barbados.  Taxis are an option fares are set by the Barbados government.

How many countries travel without visas to Barbados?

131 countries without visas. It grants 14 e-visas and 30 on-arrival visas. 51 countries are required for a visa.

The passport ranks 14^th in the world.

Tourism Culture in the Barbados:

The Canadian people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. A blend of West African and British cultures it attracts new visitors.

Must visit places in the Barbados:

• Bridgetown
• Carlisle Bay
• Miami Beach Barbados
• Dover Beach

Festivals in the Barbados:

Crop Over:

Date: July to August

Crop over is Barbados' most exciting festival. Exhibitions, and street parades during the remainder of the festival.

Holetown Festival:

Date: February

Barbados people every year in middle of the February they will celebrate. Street parades, markets, folk singing and dancing, sports, and food vendors serving traditional Barbadian fare are among the events.

Barbados Jazz Festival:

The sophisticated event includes entertainment, excursions, and golf tournaments. Contemporary jazz, R&B, and soul are among the genres represented.

Defense in the Barbados:

Barbados is the safest country in the world. Barbados has a moderate-sized military command. The entire defense is on the Navy. There are 1000 (approx...) people protecting their country.

Nuclear Free country.

Interesting Facts about the Barbados:

• Nuclear-free country.
• The island is divided into 11 parishes
• Locals call themselves “Bajans”.
• The island is 166 square miles.
• Barbados is the most easterly island in the Caribbean.
• The grapefruit originated in Barbados.