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Interesting facts about Barbados

Interesting facts about Barbados Is a great opportunity to learn more about the West Indies. It is dominated by a tropical climate with continuous winds blowing. As of today, the country is actively developing in economic and tourism terms.

So, here are the most interesting facts about Barbados.

  1. Barbados gained independence from Great Britain in 1966.
  2. Did you know that the stress in the word Barbados is on the 2nd syllable?
  3. The first settlements on the territory of modern Barbados appeared in the 4th century.
  4. In the 18th century, George Washington came to Barbados. It is curious that this was the only trip of the 1st President of America (see interesting facts about the USA) outside the state.
  5. Barbados established diplomatic relations with Russia in 1993.
  6. Barbados has a constitutional monarchy, where the British Queen officially rules the country.
  7. There is not a single permanent river on the island of Barbados.
  8. Sugarcane cultivation, sugar export and tourism are the leading industries in Barbados' economy.
  9. An interesting fact is that Barbados is in the TOP 5 countries in terms of growth rates in the world.
  10. Barbados has one international airport.
  11. About 20% of the Barbados budget is allocated to education.
  12. Barbados is considered the only island in the Caribbean where monkeys live.
  13. The most common sport in Barbados is cricket.
  14. The country's motto is "Pride and hard work."
  15. As of today, the number of the Barbados ground forces is no more than 500 soldiers.
  16. An interesting fact is that the birthplace of grapefruit is precisely Barbados.
  17. The coastal waters of Barbados are home to a large number of flying fish.
  18. 95% of Barbadians identify themselves as Christians, where most of them are members of the Anglican Church.

Watch the video: All About Barbados Independence (June 2025).

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