Barbados is an island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, situated about 100 miles (160 km) east of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Roughly triangular...
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The military history of Barbados comprises hundreds of years of military activity on the island of Barbados, as well as international military and peacekeeping...
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Barbados (UK: /bɑːrˈbeɪdɒs/ bar-BAY-doss; US: /bɑːrˈbeɪdoʊs/ bar-BAY-dohss; locally /bɑːrˈbeɪdəs/ bar-BAY-dəss) is an island country in the Lesser Antilles...
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Since the island country's independence in 1966, the economy of Barbados has been transformed from a low-income economy dependent upon sugar production...
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and international relations of Barbados. At the political level, these matters are officially handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which answers...
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The music of Barbados draws on the island's cultural heritage, and the music history of Barbados reflects the island's diverse cultures. While slavery...
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Jewish population has been in Barbados almost continually since 1654. The Jewish arrival in Barbados is a direct consequence of the Spanish Inquisition, specifically...
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monarchy of Barbados was a system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign and head of state of Barbados from 1966 to 2021. Barbados shared...
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The country of Barbados is divided into sub-regions known as parishes. They are legally styled as the "Parish of (parish name)" as opposed to the American...
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The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) is the name given to the combined armed forces of Barbados. The BDF was established 15 August 1979, and has responsibility...
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The Barbados national football team, nicknamed Bajan Tridents, is the national football team of Barbados, and is controlled by the Barbados Football Association...
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Barbados is a continental island in the North Atlantic Ocean and is located at 13°10' north of the equator, and 59°32' west of the Prime Meridian. As the...
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The Barbados Regiment is the land force component of the Barbados Defence Force. Its main tasks are the defence of Barbados from external threats, internal...
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politics of Barbados function within a framework of a parliamentary republic with strong democratic traditions; constitutional safeguards for nationals of Barbados...
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The Order of Barbados is a national Order of honours and decorations for Barbados. The first Order of Barbados was instituted by Queen Elizabeth II by...
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these events, see History of Barbados and History of the Caribbean. See also the list of governors and prime ministers of Barbados. Queen Elizabeth II...
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The flag of Barbados was designed by Grantley W. Prescod and was officially adopted to represent the nation of Barbados at midnight on 30 November 1966...
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Bridgetown (redirect from Capital of Barbados)
capital and largest city of Barbados. Formerly The Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown...
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The historical ties between the governments of Barbados and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) are long and complex, including...
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parish of St. Michael is one of eleven parishes of Barbados. It has a land area of 39 km2 (15 sq mi) and is found at the southwest portion of the island...
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events of Barbados Military history of Barbados Culture of Barbados Barbados Lottery Cuisine of Barbados Languages of Barbados English in Barbados English...
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The Barbados Black Belly is a breed of domestic sheep from the Caribbean island of Barbados. It is raised primarily for meat. Unlike most tropical sheep...
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emblems of Barbados are the symbols that are used in Barbados to represent the independent nation. The emblems reflect different aspects of its cultural...
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Barbadians (redirect from People of Barbados)
/ˈbeɪdʒənz/ BAY-jənz) are people who are identified with the country of Barbados, by being citizens or their descendants in the Bajan diaspora. The connection...
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Grantley Adams International Airport (redirect from Barbados Airport)
Seawell, Christ Church, Barbados, serving as the country's only port of entry by air. The airport is the only designated port of entry for persons arriving...
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The United States and Barbados have had cordial bilateral relations since Barbados' independence in 1966. The United States has supported the government's...
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The Barbados Slave Code of 1661, officially titled as An Act for the better ordering and governing of Negroes, was a law passed by the Parliament of Barbados...
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The music of Barbados includes distinctive national styles of folk and popular music, including elements of Western classical and religious music. The...
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Crop Over (redirect from Barbados Crop Over Festival)
Crop Over is a traditional harvest festival which began in Barbados, having had its early beginnings on the sugar cane plantations during slavery. The...
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The Order of National Heroes is the supreme honour within the national honours system of Barbados and was established by the Order of National Heroes...
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