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'''[[Barbados]]''' (old [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] for ''bearded-ones''<ref>OED</ref>) is a [[List of sovereign states|sovereign]] [[island nation]] located east of the [[Caribbean Sea]] in the western [[Atlantic Ocean]].<ref name=CIA_World_Factbook>{{cite web|date=July 2, 2009|url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bb.html|title=Barbados|work=[[The World Factbook]]|publisher=[[United States]] [[Central Intelligence Agency]]|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Encyclopaedia Britannica">{{cite web |url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/645259/Windward-Islands |title=Windward Islands |publisher=Encyclopaedia Britannica |quote="a line of West Indian islands constituting the southern arc of the Lesser Antilles, '''at the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea''', between latitudes 12° and 16° N and longitudes 60° and 62° W. They include, from north to south, the English-speaking island of Dominica; the French département of Martinique; the English-speaking islands of Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, and Grenada; and, between Saint Vincent and Grenada, the chain of small islands known as the Grenadines. '''Though near the general area, Trinidad and Tobago (at the south end of the group) and Barbados (just east) are usually not considered part of the Windward Islands.''' "}}</ref> At roughly 13° North of the [[equator]] and 59° West of the [[prime meridian]], the country lies in the [[southern Caribbean]] region, where it is considered a part of the [[Lesser Antilles]]. Its closest island neighbours are [[Saint Vincent & the Grenadines]] and [[Saint Lucia]] to the west. To the south lies [[Trinidad and Tobago]]—with which Barbados now shares a fixed official [[maritime boundary]]—and also the [[South American]] mainland. Barbados's total land area is about 430 square kilometres (166 square miles), and is primarily low-lying, with some higher regions in the country's interior. The highest point in Barbados is [[Mount Hillaby]] in the parish of Saint Andrew. The geological composition of Barbados is thought to be of non-volcanic origin and is predominantly composed of [[limestone]]-[[coral]] formed by subduction of the South American plate colliding with the Caribbean plate. The island's climate is [[tropical]], with constant [[trade wind]]s off the Atlantic Ocean serving to keep temperatures mild. Some less developed areas of the country contain tropical woodland and [[mangroves]]. Other parts of the interior which contribute to the agriculture industry are dotted with large [[sugarcane]] estates and wide, gently sloping [[pastures]], with panoramic views down to the coast.
'''[[Barbados]]''' (old [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] for ''bearded-ones''<ref>OED</ref>) is a [[List of sovereign states|sovereign]] [[island nation]] located east of the [[Caribbean Sea]] in the western [[Atlantic Ocean]].<ref name=CIA_World_Factbook>{{cite web|date=July 2, 2009|url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bb.html|title=Barbados|work=[[The World Factbook]]|publisher=[[United States]] [[Central Intelligence Agency]]|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Encyclopaedia Britannica">{{cite web |url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/645259/Windward-Islands |title=Windward Islands |publisher=Encyclopaedia Britannica |quote="a line of West Indian islands constituting the southern arc of the Lesser Antilles, '''at the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea''', between latitudes 12° and 16° N and longitudes 60° and 62° W. They include, from north to south, the English-speaking island of Dominica; the French département of Martinique; the English-speaking islands of Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, and Grenada; and, between Saint Vincent and Grenada, the chain of small islands known as the Grenadines. '''Though near the general area, Trinidad and Tobago (at the south end of the group) and Barbados (just east) are usually not considered part of the Windward Islands.''' "}}</ref> At roughly 13° North of the [[equator]] and 59° West of the [[prime meridian]], the country lies in the [[southern Caribbean]] region, where it is considered a part of the [[Lesser Antilles]]. Its closest island neighbours are [[Saint Vincent & the Grenadines]] and [[Saint Lucia]] to the west. To the south lies [[Trinidad and Tobago]]—with which Barbados now shares a fixed official [[maritime boundary]]—and also the [[South American]] mainland. Barbados's total land area is about {{convert|430|km2|sqmi}}, and is primarily low-lying, with some higher regions in the country's interior. The highest point in Barbados is [[Mount Hillaby]] in the parish of Saint Andrew. The geological composition of Barbados is thought to be of non-volcanic origin and is predominantly composed of [[limestone]]-[[coral]] formed by subduction of the South American plate colliding with the Caribbean plate. The island's climate is [[tropical]], with constant [[trade wind]]s off the Atlantic Ocean serving to keep temperatures mild. Some less developed areas of the country contain tropical woodland and [[mangroves]]. Other parts of the interior which contribute to the agriculture industry are dotted with large [[sugarcane]] estates and wide, gently sloping [[pastures]], with panoramic views down to the coast.


Barbados's [[Human Development Index|human development index]] ranking is consistently among the top 50 in the world. For example, in 2006, it was ranked 31st in the world, and third in the Americas, behind [[Canada]] and the [[United States]].
Barbados's [[Human Development Index|human development index]] ranking is consistently among the top 50 in the world. For example, in 2006, it was ranked 31st in the world, and third in the Americas, behind [[Canada]] and the [[United States]].

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The location of Barbados
An enlargeable relief map of Barbados
See also: Index of Barbados-related articles

Barbados (old Portuguese for bearded-ones[1]) is a sovereign island nation located east of the Caribbean Sea in the western Atlantic Ocean.[2][3] At roughly 13° North of the equator and 59° West of the prime meridian, the country lies in the southern Caribbean region, where it is considered a part of the Lesser Antilles. Its closest island neighbours are Saint Vincent & the Grenadines and Saint Lucia to the west. To the south lies Trinidad and Tobago—with which Barbados now shares a fixed official maritime boundary—and also the South American mainland. Barbados's total land area is about 430 square kilometres (170 sq mi), and is primarily low-lying, with some higher regions in the country's interior. The highest point in Barbados is Mount Hillaby in the parish of Saint Andrew. The geological composition of Barbados is thought to be of non-volcanic origin and is predominantly composed of limestone-coral formed by subduction of the South American plate colliding with the Caribbean plate. The island's climate is tropical, with constant trade winds off the Atlantic Ocean serving to keep temperatures mild. Some less developed areas of the country contain tropical woodland and mangroves. Other parts of the interior which contribute to the agriculture industry are dotted with large sugarcane estates and wide, gently sloping pastures, with panoramic views down to the coast.

Barbados's human development index ranking is consistently among the top 50 in the world. For example, in 2006, it was ranked 31st in the world, and third in the Americas, behind Canada and the United States.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to Barbados:

General reference

An enlargeable basic map of Barbados

Geography of Barbados

Main article: Geography of Barbados

Environment of Barbados

An enlargeable satellite image of Barbados
Main article: Environment of Barbados

Natural geographic features of Barbados

Main article: Landforms of Barbados

Regions of Barbados

Main article: Regions of Barbados

Ecoregions of Barbados

Main article: Ecoregions in Barbados

Administrative divisions of Barbados

Main article: Administrative divisions of Barbados
Parishes of Barbados
Main article: Parishes of Barbados

Demography of Barbados

Main article: Demographics of Barbados

Government and politics of Barbados

Main article: Government of Barbados and Politics of Barbados

Branches of government

Main article: Politics of Barbados


Executive branch of the government of Barbados

Main article: Government of Barbados

Legislative branch of the government of Barbados

Judicial branch of the government of Barbados

Main article: Court system of Barbados

Foreign relations of Barbados

Main article: Foreign relations of Barbados

International organization membership

Barbados is a member of:[2]

Law and order in Barbados

Main article: Law of Barbados

Military of Barbados

Main article: Military of Barbados

Local government in Barbados

Main article: Local government in Barbados

History of Barbados

Main article: History of Barbados, Timeline of the history of Barbados, and Current events of Barbados

Culture of Barbados

Main article: Culture of Barbados

Art in Barbados

Sports in Barbados

Main article: Sports in Barbados

Economy and infrastructure of Barbados

Main article: Economy of Barbados

Education in Barbados

Main article: Education in Barbados

Infrastructure of Barbados

See also

English language edition of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Main article: Barbados

References

  1. ^ OED
  2. ^ a b "Barbados". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
  3. ^ "Windward Islands". Encyclopaedia Britannica. a line of West Indian islands constituting the southern arc of the Lesser Antilles, at the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea, between latitudes 12° and 16° N and longitudes 60° and 62° W. They include, from north to south, the English-speaking island of Dominica; the French département of Martinique; the English-speaking islands of Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, and Grenada; and, between Saint Vincent and Grenada, the chain of small islands known as the Grenadines. Though near the general area, Trinidad and Tobago (at the south end of the group) and Barbados (just east) are usually not considered part of the Windward Islands.

External links

Wikimedia Atlas of Barbados

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