Barbados
Barbados is an island nation in the Caribbean, located in the Lesser Antilles archipelago on the Atlantic Ocean. Covering 430 km², it is home to about 294,000 people. The capital is Bridgetown, and English is the official language. A former British colony, Barbados became a republic in 2021. The island is distinguished by its limestone formation and enjoys a tropical climate. The best time to visit is outside the hurricane season, which falls in summer. The local economy relies primarily on tourism and light industry.
