Barbados in a nutshell

Barbados

Barbados is the easternmost island in the Caribbean. It is situated in the Lesser Antilles archipelago and lies approximately 160 km from the main chain of islands. Unlike the surrounding islands, it is not of volcanic origin – its formation is attributed to the movement of tectonic plates, which lifted the seabed.

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Barbados is famous for its beaches with azure waters, fine white sand and, above all, high-quality rum. Barbados also offers perfect conditions for relaxing snorkelling, which is suitable even for beginners.

The island is one of the liveliest, yet also one of the most developed, in the entire Caribbean region. It is very well equipped to cater for tourists; indeed, tourism is one of the main sources of income for the local economy.

Population Area Name in English Time zone
282,000 439km²
13th smallest in the world 
Barbados UTC -4
(no change between winter and summer time)

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