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Barbados — silhouette, capital and facts
Barbados is in Caribbean and its capital is Bridgetown. With about 280 thousand people and 430 km², it ranks 183rd in area and 174th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Barbados, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Bridgetown
- Continent
- Caribbean
- Population
- about 280 thousand
- Area
- 430 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Barbadian dollar
- Flag colors
- blue, yellow, black
Borders
Barbados has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Barbados
- Barbados is a coral limestone island rather than a volcanic one like many of its Caribbean neighbors.
- The national dish is cou-cou with flying fish, and the fish even appears on the country's coins.
- The Mount Gay distillery claims to have produced rum since 1703, making it one of the oldest brands in the world.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
Which continent is Barbados in?
Barbados is in Caribbean.
Which countries border Barbados?
Barbados has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Barbados?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Barbados is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Barbados?
Barbados is a coral limestone island rather than a volcanic one like many of its Caribbean neighbors. The national dish is cou-cou with flying fish, and the fish even appears on the country's coins. The Mount Gay distillery claims to have produced rum since 1703, making it one of the oldest brands in the world.
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