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Barbados

Caribbean, Americas

English

Barbados is a country in Caribbean, North America. With a population of 267,800 and an area of 430 km², the capital city is Bridgetown. The official language is English. The national currency is the Barbadian dollar ($ BBD).

Quick Facts

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Bridgetown
Capital
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267,800
Population
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430 km²
Area
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$ BBD
Currency
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+1246
Dial Code
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.bb
TLD

Economy

Barbados has a GDP per capita of $26,545, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$26,545
GNI per Capita$25,140

Geography

Barbados is located in Caribbean at coordinates 13.17°N, 59.53°W. It has no land borders. The highest point is Mount Hillaby at 340 m.

ContinentNorth America
Coordinates13.17°N, 59.53°W
🏔️ Highest PointMount Hillaby
340 m
TimezonesUTC-04:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Barbados, including Kensington Oval with a capacity of 28,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumKensington Oval
28,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Barbados

What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What is the population of Barbados?
Barbados has a population of approximately 267,800 people.
What currency does Barbados use?
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar ($ BBD).
What language is spoken in Barbados?
The official language of Barbados is English.
What is the area of Barbados?
Barbados covers a total area of 430 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Barbados?
The GDP per capita of Barbados is approximately $26,545.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)