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Barbados is an island nation situated on the boundary of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. One of the Lesser Antilles, it lies to the east of the main chain of islands.

Barbados


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National motto: Pride and Industry

Official language

English

Capital

Bridgetown

Queen

Elizabeth II

Governor General

Sir Clifford Husbands

Prime Minister

Owen Arthur

AreaThis article explains the meaning of area as a Physical quantity. Article area (geometry) is more mathematical. Area is a quantity expressing the size of a region of space. Surface area refers to the summation of the areas of the exposed sides of an objec
- Total
- % water

Ranked 181stHere is a list of the countries of the world in order of size . Values are given using SI (metric) units. Dependencies are shown with the main country; the total area is also given, but the list is ordered according to the areas excluding dependencies.
430 km²To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. Areas less than 100 km² 100 km² is equal to: a square with sides 10 km long 10,000 hectar
Negligible

PopulationFor the use of the word population in statistics, see statistical population. In the most common sense of the word, a population is the collection of people—or organisms of a particular species—living in a given geographic area. Populations are studied in

- Total ( 20022002 is a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). 2002 was the first palindromic year since 1991 and the last until 2112. 2002 was also designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom)
- DensityIf you were linked from a country article: the density there is based on land area, see below Population density can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. However it is most frequently applied to living organisms. Population density is usually ex

Ranked 170thThis is a list of countries by population . The data are from the CIA World Factbook 2003 and although not always quite up to date, at least roughly accurate. In the main list dependent or occupied areas are listed under the country which governs the area

276,607
642/km²

IndependenceAlternate uses: see Independence (disambiguation Independence for a country, organization or branch of government is the same as self-rule, as opposed to being ruled by someone else. Establishing such independence sometimes implies a violent break-out or
-Date

From the UK
November 30, 1966

GDP (PPP)

- Total ( 2002)
- GDP/head

Ranked 170th

4,000 millions $
14,457 $

Currency

Barbadian dollar (BBD)

Time zone

UTC -4

National anthem

In Plenty and In Time of Need

Internet TLD

.BB

Calling Code

1-246

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BarbadosBarbados is an island nation situated on the boundary of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. One of the Lesser Antilles, it lies to the east of the main chain of islands. History Main article: History of Barbados Barbados was uninhabited when first	Barbados Labour PartyThe Barbados Labour Party is the ruling political party of Barbados. It is led by Owen Arthur, and dominates the Parliament of Barbados, with 23 of 28 seats. It was founded in 1938 by Grantley Adams. External links Barbadian political parties Political pa	Barbados at the 2004 Summer OlympicsBarbados at the 2004 Summer Olympics Results by medal Results by event Athletics Men's 100 metres Obadele Thompson Round 1: 10. 08 s, Round 2: 10. 12 s, Semifinal: 10. 22 s, Final: 10. 10 s (7th place) Men's 110 metre hurdles Stephen Jones Round 1: 13.
Barbados Slave CodeThe Barbados Slave Code of 1661 is the English code set up to provide a legal base for slavery in Barbados. It required that slave owners dress their slaves. However, it also denied slaves even basic rights guaranteed under English common law such as the	Barbados national football teamThe Barbados national football team nicknamed Bajan Braves is the national team of Barbados and is controlled by the Barbados Football Association. It has never qualified for a major international tournament. World Cup record 1930 to 1974 Did not enter 19

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