Barbados
Barbados
The United Nations Development Index (1996) ranked Barbados third in terms of quality of life among 160 developing
countries worldwide (Hong Kong and Cyprus ranked first and second respectively). Barbados ranked ahead of
countries such as Spain, Italy and Ireland.
Our research and surveys show, visitors highlight the friendliness of Barbadians as its greatest and most pleasing asset.
This is reflected in the highest repeat visitor factor in the region of 39%
The people of Barbados have a history of long ingrained Christian principles, a sound and free educational system with a
literacy rate of 97%
Barbados has the third oldest parliament in the world with 358 years of an uninterrupted parliamentary system of
government.
Barbados is the only vacation destination in this Hemisphere with a scheduled Concorde service.
On this "mustard seed" of an island (21 miles) long and a smile (14 miles) wide!
- We are the only coral island in the region with all white sand beaches.
- Barbados has pure drinking water and was the first Caribbean island to have piped water.
- Excellent telecommunications.
- Utilities available 100% island-wide.
- Accessible to everywhere
- Consistent cooling North-East tradewinds.
- Maximum daily temperature 75-85 F year round.
Capital: Bridgetown
Population: Approximately 254,000
Climate: Eight to nine hours of sunshine most days. Temperature between 75 F and 90 F year round.
Geography: A 21 mile x 14 mile Caribbean island. West and South Coast have calm Caribbean sea and endless beaches.
Rugged cliffs and Atlantic Ocean on East Coast.
Official Language: English with a broad dialect.
Currency: Click Here For Currency Exchange
Barbados Dollar - US $1 = BDS $2 approx.
Driving: A temporary yearly Barbados licence costs BDS$10 and is obtainable from car rental agencies and Police
Stations. Full licence must be shown. Drive on left.
Time: One Hour (1) ahead of Standard US Time. There is no daylight saving time in Barbados
Accommodation: Caters for all tastes and budgets from luxury hotels and all-inclusive resorts to rooms in small hotels
and self-catering apartments.
Sports: Snorkeling, diving, fishing, sailing, waterskiing, tennis, squash. Two 18-hole and two nine-hole golf courses.
Weddings: It is now possible for ceremonies to take place on day of arrival, providing documents are in order.
Apply to Ministry of Legal Affairs, Bridgetown
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