Barbados

Central America and the Caribbean
Caribbean, island in the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela.

13 10 N, 59 32 W

"Pride and Industry"
Governor-General Clifford Husbands	Prime Minister Freundel Stuart

Capital
Bridgetown

Government
Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy

Religion
Protestant 63.4% (Anglican 28.3%, Pentecostal 18.7%, Methodist 5.1%, other 11.3%), Roman Catholic 4.2%, other Christian 7%, other 4.8%, none or unspecified 20.6%.

Population284,589

Ethnic group
80% Afro-Bajan (Igbo, Yoruba, Akan, others), 16% Asian and Multiracial, Arawak, Mulatto, 4% European (English, Irish, other).

National Language                   
English
          
National Day
30 November 1966 (from the UK)

Anthem

"In Plenty and in Time of Need"

Currency
Barbadian dollar ($) (BBD)

Attractions
West Coast

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Art & Cultural

The ICON

West Coast The west coast of Barbados is often referred to as the "Platinum Coast" and is renowned for the clear warm waters that lap gently onto golden sands. This coast is ideal for your Caribbean vacation whether its a family holiday or a romantic getaway. View point on Barbados satellite mapThere are several magnificent beaches along this coast ... which is the best? Only you can decide! You can choose from Brandons, Batts Rock, Fitts Village, Paynes Bay, Sandy Lane and Folkestone Park in St.James or Mullins Bay and Heywoods in St.Peter, and many more along the way! At each of these beaches you will find the calm azure waters of the Caribbean Sea that are perfect for swimming and clean coral sands on which to relax and soak up the brilliant Caribbean sunshine.