Barbados is located at the easternmost tip of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean Sea and is a coral limestone island. Surrounded by the ocean, the west faces Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada across the water. It is 322 kilometers west of Trinidad. The coastline is 101 kilometers long. It is 22 kilometers wide from east to west and 34 kilometers long from north to south, covering an area of 431 square kilometers.
Barbados has a stable democracy and became independent on November 30, 1966. It is a member of the Commonwealth. Its name comes from Portuguese and refers to the wild fig trees everywhere.
In 2017, the gross domestic product of Barbados was 4.821 billion US dollars, and the per capita GDP was 17,158 US dollars. The economy is dominated by sugarcane planting and processing, rum, and tourism.
Barbados is a member of the Lesser Antilles and a Caribbean tourist destination.
Barbados is an extension of the Cordillera Mountains in the South American continent, mostly composed of coral limestone.
The terrain descends stepwise to the west, and steeply descends into a cliff to the east and south. In the northeast of Scotland, the ground is rugged and has steep valleys on both sides. The middle part is a terrace with a higher terrain. The coast is a sandy beach and the terrain is low and flat. The highest point in the territory, 340 meters above sea level.
Barbados is a tropical maritime climate zone. July-November is the rainy season, with the prevailing southeast wind; February-February is the dry season with more northeast wind. There are often hurricanes. The temperature does not change much, usually between 23°C-30°C. The average annual rainfall is 1,525 mm, 1,016 mm along the coast, and 2,286 mm in the central area. The annual amount of sunshine reaches 3000 hours.
Barbados cuisine combines the characteristics of Africa, the Caribbean, the West Indies, and Europe. Fish is the main ingredient of the Barbados diet, including tuna, shark, salmon, cod, red snapper, totou, dolphin, as well as shrimp, lobster, crab and sea urchin. In addition, flying fish is the most popular food on the island and a symbol of the country of Barbados.
In addition to seafood, Barbados also offers a wealth of meat delicacies, including chicken, beef, pork, turkey, and duck. Cooking methods include frying, grilling, baking, broiling and pickling. Traditional cuisines include "cou-cou" snacks, rice and peas, macaroni pie, etc., usually with fruits and vegetables, such as breadfruit, papaya, cassava, mango, and longevity.
Before the 16th century, Barbados was home to the Arawak and Caribbean Indians.
In 1518, the Spaniards landed on the island, and the Portuguese invaded more than 10 years later.
In 1624, the British designated Barbados as a colony.
In 1627, Britain set up a governor, and a large number of black slaves from West Africa opened up plantations.
In 1834, Britain was forced to announce the abolition of slavery.
In 1958, he joined the West Indies Federation (the West Indies Federation was dissolved in May 1962).
In October 1961, internal autonomy was achieved.
Independence on November 30, 1966, became a member of the Commonwealth.
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