Barbados

Quick Facts

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Capital

Bridgetown

Population

275,000

Government

Parliamentary Democracy

Religions

Christianity (Protestant, Catholic)

Languages

English

Calling Code

+1246

Nationality

Barbadian

Local name

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Introduction

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The Caribbean's easternmost island, and a tiny one at that, Barbados makes up for its distance and size with an enthusiastic gearing towards tourism that deservedly attracts many visitors. The island's vibrant artistic culture reflects the Bajans' rhythmic approach to life. Perhaps it is this rhythm (undoubtedly carried over from African traditions) which draws so many to the island: a holiday to Barbados is not supposed to just be a relaxing time by the beach; it is meant to reinvigorate and rekindle fires of passion. An exciting night life, ideal opportunities for water sports, beautiful beaches... the Barbados formula is simple, yet successful.

Parishes

Barbados is divided into 11 regions, known as "parishes", a term that is the by-product of Barbados' Anglican heritage.

• Christ Church
• Saint James
• Saint Lucy
• Saint Michael
• Saint Peter
• Saint Thomas
• Saint Andrew
• Saint George
• Saint John
• Saint Joseph
• Saint Philip

Getting there

Plane

The Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is located in Christ Church, Barbados and serves as a gateway to many Caribbean islands and places further away in North America and Europe. Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) has a second hub here (after Antigua) with flights throughout the Caribbean between Barbados and the Dominican Republic. The island is served well by many airlines from Canada and the United States and especially from the United Kingdom with at least 5 or 6 airlines flying there directly from London, Manchester and Birmingham. Direct flights include those from Frankfurt and Milan as well.