Barbados
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| Barbados | |||||
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| National motto: | "Pride and Industry" | ||||
| National anthem: | "In Plenty and In Time of Need" | ||||
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| Official languages: | English | ||||
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| Capital city: | Bridgetown | ||||
| Largest city: | Bridgetown | ||||
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| Established: | November 30, 1966 | ||||
| Leaders: | Monarch: Elizabeth II Governor-General: Clifford Husbands Prime Minister: Owen Arthur |
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| Currency: (Name of money) |
Barbadian dollar ($) | ||||
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| Time zone: | UTC-4 | ||||
| Telephone dialing code: | 1-246 | ||||
| Internet domain: | .bb | ||||
Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. The island has an area of about 430 km2. Its capital is Bridgetown. The official language of Barbados is English. Barbados is a popular tourist destination. The island has a population of about 276 607 people (2002).
[edit] Other websites
- Barbados Government Information Network - Official website
- CIA World Factbook information about Barbados
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