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Ba r b a d o s?
Geograph
y
 What continent is Barbados located in?

North America is the

continent where Barbados
Barbados is located. is located
It is also located the here!
Caribbean region.
 What is the size of Barbados in square miles?

Barbados' total land area is

439 km2 (169.5 sq mi), and it
has a coastline of 97 km (60
mi) length.
What countries are surrounding Barbados?

St. Lucia is
174 km from
Barbados while
St. Vincent is
192 km away 174
KM

from Barbados. 192

km
 What major landforms are in Barbados?

lowlands or
gently sloping,
terraced plains,
separated by
rolling hills that
generally
parallel the
A picture of the
coasts are geography in Barbados
major land
forms in
What bodies of water surround Barbados?

T he
C a r i b b e a n
Se a a n d t h e
Atl a n t i c S e a
a re
s u r r o n d i n g
 What is the average yearly rainfall in Barbados?

There are two seasons: the dry season,

from early December to May, and the
wet season, which lasts for the rest of
the year. Average rainfall is about 60
inches (1,525 mm) annually, but,
despite the small size of the island,
rainfall varies, rising from the low-
lying coastal areas to the high central
district.
What is the average yearly temperature in Barbados?

The weather in
Barbados is
usually tropical;
rainy season ( June
to October)
What animals are native to Barbados?

mongoose, eight
species of bat, the rarely
seen European hare,
red-footed tortoise,
various species of
lizards, whistling frogs,
and toads are native to
Barbados
Governm
ent
 What government does Barbados have?

Barbados is a
parliamentary
republic.
What is a Parliamentary republic?
A parliamentary republic
is a republic that operates
under a parliamentary
system of government
where the executive
branch (the government)
derives its legitimacy from
and is accountable to the
legislature (the
parliament). There are a
number of variations of
 Who is the current leader of Barbados?
Dame Sandra Prunella Mason was born on 17
January 194. Sandra Mason is a Barbadian
politician, lawyer, and diplomat who has
served as the first president of Barbados since
2021. She was previously the eighth and final
governor-general of Barbados from 2018 to
2021, the second woman to hold the office.
On 20 October 2021, Mason was elected by
the Parliament of Barbados to become the
country's first president and took office on 30
November 2021, when Barbados ceased to be
a constitutional monarchy and became a
When did Barbados gain independence?

Barbados gained
independence on
November 30 1966
from Britain.
Where did Barbados get independence from?

Barbados gained there

independence from the United
Kingdom when Elizabeth II
became the queen but it changed
to a parliamentary in 2021
 What is the capital of your country?
Bridgetown is the
capital of Barbados
but it is sometimes
locally referred to as
“The City”
What are some major cities in Barbados?

• Bridgetown.
Bridgetown has a
population of
98,511 people.
What are some major cities in Barbados?

2.
Speightstown
Speightstown
has a
population of
3,634 people
What are some major cities in Barbados?

3. Holetown
Holetown has
a population
of 1,595
What is the population of Barbados?

The population of
Barbados is 303,431
people.
Econo
my
What are the natural resources in Barbados?

limestone, coral, clays

and shale, sand and
gravel, and
carbonaceous deposits
 What are some major exports in Barbados

manufactures, sugar,
molasses, rum, other
foodstuffs and
beverages,
chemicals, electrical
components
What major imports in Barbados

Refined
Petroleum, Crude
Petroleum,
Railway Cargo
Containers, Cars,
Passenger ships
and Cargo Ships
What is the name of the currency in Barbados?

The Barbadian
dollar is the
currency in
Barbados.
What are some historical events that happened in Barbados?

In 1816 the Bussa’s

rebellion was the
largest slave revolt
in Barbadian history.
 What are some historical events that happened in Barbados?

In 1831 free colored men who

met the property requirements
were given the right to vote for
members of Parliament. The
Baptist War also occurred in
1831.
Culture
 What language is spoken in Barbados?

English is the official

language.
What religion is popular in Barbados?

Christianity is
the religion in
Barbados.
Name a few holidays in Barbados.

1.Errol Barrow
day
Name a few holidays in Barbados.
2. Independence Day
(Barbados)
What are some festivals in Barbados?

• Crop
over
What are some festivals in Barbados?

2. Barbados Food and Rum

Festival.
where would you like to go in Barbados?

• Bridgetown.
It is the most
populated city in
barbados.
 2.
Speightstown
I like to go to
cities because
they have
malls :)
3. Holetown
Holetown
looks nice :)
Fun Facts!
• Barbados is the birthplace
of rum
Fun Facts!
Barbados was British but now
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was British but now
independent
Fun Facts!

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