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Barbados is an island nation of the Lesser Antilles. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, it is frequently considered the most easterly of the Caribbean islands. Its position is east of the Windward Islands and northeast of Venezuela.

Coral shore beaches of fine white sand stretch along a blue-green sea along the west coast of the island. Coral reefs fringe the Barbados shoreline to provide excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. Along the east coast a lively surf is blown briskly by the strong and constant trade winds and the waves pound against a rocky shore. The constant breeze of the trade winds give Barbados a mild and pleasant tropical climate.

Barbados is a stable democratic nation. It gained independence from Britain in 1966 and is a member of the British Commonwealth. It is also a founding member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). Tourism, light manufacturing, and finance are the primary industries of Barbados.

Citizens are officially called Barbadian, however residents of Barbados typically refer to themselves as Bajan. Bajan is also used as a term to describe the local cuisine, culture, and products and services of the island.






	Barbados Fast Facts History Government Geography Travel Resorts	Barbados is an island nation of the Lesser Antilles. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, it is frequently considered the most easterly of the Caribbean islands. Its position is east of the Windward Islands and northeast of Venezuela. Coral shore beaches of fine white sand stretch along a blue-green sea along the west coast of the island. Coral reefs fringe the Barbados shoreline to provide excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. Along the east coast a lively surf is blown briskly by the strong and constant trade winds and the waves pound against a rocky shore. The constant breeze of the trade winds give Barbados a mild and pleasant tropical climate. Barbados is a stable democratic nation. It gained independence from Britain in 1966 and is a member of the British Commonwealth. It is also a founding member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). Tourism, light manufacturing, and finance are the primary industries of Barbados. Citizens are officially called Barbadian, however residents of Barbados typically refer to themselves as Bajan. Bajan is also used as a term to describe the local cuisine, culture, and products and services of the island.

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