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Barbados Facts & Information
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| Location |
Caribbean, island in the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of
Venezuela |
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| Climate |
Tropical, rainy season June to October |
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| Terrain |
Relatively flat, rises gently to central highland
region |
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| Population |
279,254 |
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| Nationality |
Barbadian or Bajan |
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| Ethnic groups |
Black 90%, white 4%, Asian and mixed 6% |
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| Religions |
Protestant 67%, Roman Catholic 4%, none 17%,
other 12% |
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| Languages |
English |
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| Government Type |
Parliamentary democracy |
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| Capital |
Bridgetown |
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| Currency |
Barbadian dollar (BBD) |
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| Description of Flag |
Three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist
side), gold, and blue with the head of a black trident centered
on the gold band; the trident head represents independence and
a break with the past |
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| Barbados Flag |
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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