Key Facts about Barbados

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Recently, the Prime Minister of India congratulated Barbados Mia Amor Mottley on securing a historic third consecutive electoral victory.

About Barbados

• Location: It is an island country located in the south eastern Caribbean region of North America.
• It lies to the east of St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines; to the southeast of Martinique; to the northeast of Trinidad and Tobago.
• It is the easternmost island in the Caribbean.
• Water Bodies: Barbados is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
• It is part of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which was established in 1973.
• Capital City: Bridgetown
• Independence: Barbados became independent on November 30, 1966.

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Geographical Features of Barbados

• Terrain: The terrain of Barbados is gentle sloping, terraced plains separated by rolling hills.
• Climate: Its climate is classified as a tropical monsoon. It experiences both the wet and dry seasons.
• Highest Point: The highest point on the island is Mount Hillaby which measures 340 meters above sea level.
• Natural Resources: Barbados’s chief natural resources are petroleum, fish, and natural gas. 

Source: DD News