Fun facts about Barbados

10 facts about Barbados: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

  1. Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean known for its beaches and cricket.
  2. The capital and largest city of Barbados is Bridgetown.
  3. The country is the birthplace of rum.
  4. Barbados is known for its annual Crop Over festival.
  5. The official language is English.
  6. Barbados gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.
  7. The currency of Barbados is the Barbadian dollar.
  8. Barbados is home to the green monkey, found in the island's wildlife reserve.
  9. The island has a population of approximately 287,000 people.
  10. Harrison's Cave is a famous tourist attraction in Barbados.

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