About BB

Location

Barbados is an island country located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean region. It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and lies east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea.

Capital

The capital city of Barbados is Bridgetown.

Population

Barbados has a population of approximately 287,000 people.

Language

English is the official language of Barbados.

Ethnic Diversity

The majority of the population of Barbados is of African descent, with a significant minority of people of European descent. There are also smaller communities of South Asian and mixed-race descent.

Geography

Barbados is a small, flat coral island with an area of about 430 square kilometers (166 square miles). It is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, coral reefs, and limestone caves.

Economy

Barbados has a mixed economy, with key sectors including tourism, financial services, and agriculture. Tourism is the largest contributor to the economy, with visitors attracted to the island's beaches, resorts, and cultural attractions.

Currency

The currency of Barbados is the Barbadian Dollar (BBD).

Government

Barbados is a parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm, with Queen Elizabeth II as the ceremonial head of state represented by a Governor-General. The Prime Minister is the head of government.

Culture

Barbados has a rich cultural heritage influenced by African, British, and Caribbean traditions. The island is known for its vibrant music, including calypso, soca, and reggae. Crop Over is a popular festival in Barbados, celebrating the end of the sugar cane harvest with music, dance, and street parades.

The national anthem of Barbados is called "The National Anthem of Barbados" in English. Here are the lyrics:

In plenty and in time of need

When this fair land was young

Our brave forefathers sowed the seed

From which our pride has sprung

A pride that makes no wanton boast

Of what it has withstood

That binds our hearts from coast to coast

The pride of nationhood

Chorus:

We loyal sons and daughters all

Do hereby make it known

These fields and hills beyond recall

Are now our very own

We write our names on history's page

With expectations great

Strict guardians of our heritage

Firm craftsmen of our fate

The Lord has been the people's guide

For the past three hundred years

With Him still on the people's side

We have no doubts or fears

Upward and onward we shall go

Inspired, exulting, free

And greater will our nation grow

In strength and unity.