BARBADOS
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Capital City: Bridge Town


Population: 284,589



Language: English


Major Religion: Protestant 63.4%



Borders:

  • Atlantic ocean (surrounding to east)
  • Caribbean Sea (surround on the west)
  • Venezuela (close neighbor to south)



Total land area (sq. km.): 431 sq km



Terrain: Relatively flat, rises gently to a central highland region.



Climates: Tropical rainy climates



Location: Caribbean, island in North Atlantic Ocean, Northeast of Venezuela.


Coordinates: 13° N, 59° W


Natural Resources: Oil, gas,coal


Major Imports: foods,construction supplies, fuel, chemicals


Major Exports: sugar, molasess, rum, chemicals



Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy



Date of Independence: November 30, 1966



Picture of Flag:

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Bonus Material: The children of Barbados MUST go to school!



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