Key Facts about Barbados

Barbados is an island country located in the south eastern Caribbean region of North America. Read more about Barbados, Location, Capital, Geographical Features, Latest News.

Key Facts about Barbados
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Barbados Latest News

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

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