Map of Barbados - Parishes of Barbados
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Barbados map
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I hope you find this page useful I've also included some addittional information on .......
 ethnic breakdown of Barbados - by race and percentage Religions - by name and percentage political status of Barbados Parishes of BarbadosTime zone climate of Barbados Barbados sits just outside of the main chain of Caribbean Islands, about 100 miles beyond the rest of the Eastern Caribbean.
Barbados is a coral Island not volcanic like most of the other Islands in the Caribbean, Barbados has some of the most beautiful white sand beaches anywhere. It's safe to say that Barbados is one of the most popular vacation spots in the Caribbean.
Barbados is 21 miles long and 14 miles wide it is the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands.
The size of Barbados is approximately 166 square miles with a population of about 274,540 people, the official language spoken is English.
The climate is tropical with temperatures ranging from 75F to 90F year-round.
Barbados is in the Atlantic Standard Time zone, one hour ahead of US EST. There is no daylight saving time in Barbados.
The ethnic makeup of Barbados is approximately 80% black, 4% white and 16% other.
The life expectancy of the average Barbadian is about 70 for men and 75.5 years for women.
The Religions of Barbados are, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Evangelical, Hindu, Jehovah's Witness, Judaism, Methodist, Moravian, Mormon, Muslim, Pentecostal, Quaker, Seventh Day Adventist and Spiritual Baptists and many other denominations.
The political status of Barbados is it is a democratic Independent Nation and a member of the British Commonwealth.
Barbados is divided into eleven parishes, St. Lucy, St. Peter, St. James, St. Andrew, St. Joseph, St.Thomas, St.John, St. George, St. Philip, St. Michael and Christ Church.
The capital city Bridgetown is located in the parish of St. Michael. A new service using sun powered vehicles takes you on a tour showing you the historic highlights of the city.
Bridgetown the Capital of Barbados - February 2 - 2008 New Pictures!
A few pictures of Bridgetown ............ more coming
An old time pub once popular with the local fishermen now popular with people from all over the world.
Grocery shopping in Speightstown - January 20 - 2008 New Pictures!
A few shots taken at Jordons supermarket
Some random shots of - daily life - buildings - people in Speightstown
East Coast and Scotland District of Barbados - January 23 - 2008 New Pictures!
And people say Barbados is flat ............. I don't think so!
Dunks or "monkey apples"- January 20 - 2008 New Pictures!
One of the first things my wife wants to know when we arrive in Barbados is whether there are any dunks on the surrounding trees.
Take a look here if you're searching for, Barbados Advocate newspaper - Barbados Nation newspaper - car rentals - Barbados radio - hiking - education - internet cafes - restaurants - real estate - scuba diving - art - Barbados Government and many more links of interest.
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