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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.
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
Last updated on February, 2026
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