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Barbados is an island country located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is part of the Lesser Antilles and is situated to the east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea. It is the easternmost island in the Caribbean and is approximately 166 square miles (430 square kilometers) in size. The capital and largest city is Bridgetown. | |
Barbados is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and rich history. It was a British colony for over 300 years before gaining independence in 1966, and as a result, it has a strong British influence on its culture and institutions. The official language is English, and the currency is the Barbadian dollar. Tourism is a major industry in Barbados, and the island is known for its luxurious resorts, stunning beaches, and water sports. The island also has a strong agricultural sector, with sugar, rum, and molasses being important exports. Barbados has a stable democracy and a high standard of living compared to other Caribbean countries. It is also known for its education system, which has a literacy rate of almost 100%, and its excellent healthcare system. |
Barbados Wildlife Reserve Place » Outdoors The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is a popular tourist attraction located in the parish of Saint Peter in Barbados. The reserve is a natural habitat for a variety of animals, including green monkeys, deer, iguanas, and tortoises. 348 views 💖 1Farley Hill, Barbados | |
Animal Flower Cave Place » Tourism Animal Flower Cave is a natural attraction located on the northernmost point of Barbados, near the village of North Point, St. Lucy, Barbados. The cave is named after the sea anemones that can be found in the pools of water inside the cave, which are commonly known as "animal flowers." 319 views 💖 1Northpoint, Conneltown BB27003, Barbados | |
Flower Forest Botanical Gardens Place » Outdoors Flower Forest Botanical Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden located in the parish of St. Thomas, Barbados. The garden covers an area of approximately 53 acres and is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. 331 views 💖 1Richmond Rd, Sugar Hill, Barbados | |
St Nicholas Abbey Place » Tourism St. Nicholas Abbey is a historic plantation house and rum distillery located in the northern parish of Saint Peter, Barbados. It was built in the mid-17th century and is one of the oldest surviving plantation houses in the Caribbean. 309 views 💖 1Barbados | |
Andromeda Botanic Gardens Place » Outdoors Andromeda Botanic Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden located in Bathsheba, Barbados. The garden was established in 1954 by Iris Bannochie, a renowned horticulturist and botanical artist. 505 views 💖 1Off Highway 3, Bathsheba, Barbados | |
Hunte's Gardens Place » Outdoors Hunte's Gardens is a botanical garden and significant tourist attraction in the St Joseph Area of central Barbados. It was created from the 1950s by horticulturist Anthony Hunte in an unusual sink-hole-like gully. It contains a notable recreation of Caribbean forest and includes a plant collection of international importance. 479 views 💖 1Highway 3A, Coffee Gully, Barbados |