Barbados is located at the easternmost tip of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean, 322 kilometers west of Trinidad. Barbados was originally an extension of the Cordillera Mountains in South America, mostly composed of coral limestone. Barbados, a tropical island country, is charming and exquisite. Although its area is only 430 square kilometers, its bright sunshine, blue sea water, white beaches, oil-green trees, gorgeous flowers and quiet hotel buildings can all be called a charming scenery, which makes people linger.
A glimpse of Barbados, the country of coral.
1 physical geography
Barbados is located in the eastern Caribbean, and Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are Barbados' two nearest neighbors, covering an area of about 43 1 km2.
Barbados was originally an extension of the Cordillera Mountains in South America, mostly composed of coral limestone. The highest point on the island is 340 meters above sea level. There are no rivers on the island.
Barbados has a tropical rain forest climate, with rainy season in July-165438+ 10 and dry season in February-March. The temperature doesn't change much, generally between 23 and 30.
2 A brief history of development
/kloc-Before the 6th century, Arawaks and Caribbean Indians lived here, and the Spanish landed on the island in 15 18. 10 years later, the Portuguese invaded. 1624 became a British colony. 1958 Joined the Federation of West Indies. 1966 declared independence and became a member of the Commonwealth.
1established diplomatic relations with China on May 30th, 977.
3 national flag and national emblem
The national flag of Barbados is rectangular, divided into two blue and one yellow vertical rectangles. There is a black trident in the middle of the yellow rectangle. Blue represents the ocean and sky, golden represents the beach, and the trident symbolizes people's ownership, people's enjoyment and people's governance.
The national emblem of Barbados, the central pattern of the national emblem is a coat of arms, on which there is a babadotta tree, and the upper part of the coat of arms is decorated with red flowers. The black arm on the helmet at the top of the coat of arms holds two sugar cane, which represents the economic characteristics of this country-sugar cane planting and sugar industry. The dolphin on the left of the national emblem and the national bird pelican on the right are unique to Barbados. The ribbon at the bottom says "self-esteem and diligence" in English.
4 Population, nationality, language and religion
Barbados has a population of about 290,000. Among them, African black descendants account for 90% and European descendants account for 4%.
The lingua franca of Barbados is English.
Most Barbados residents believe in Christianity and Catholicism.
5 capital
Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, was built by British colonists in 1628. It is the political, economic and cultural transportation center of Barbados, the trade hub of the Eastern Caribbean and one of the deep-water ports in the West Indies, with more than 1800 ships passing through it every year. Urban architecture blends modern and colonial styles. Near the Karine River in the city center, there is a wide National Heroes Square, surrounded by major buildings, including two neo-Gothic buildings made of coral stones, one is the seat of the Pakistani Parliament and the other is St. mihir Cathedral.
6 political economy
Barbados has the Queen of England as its head of state. The Governor is the representative of the Queen of England. 2021165438+1On October 30th, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of independence, it was announced that the political system would be changed from a monarchy to a * * * system. Sandra Mei Sen, a former governor, was sworn in as the first president.
The main political parties in Barbados: Democratic Labor Party, Barbados Labor Party and People's Self-Strengthening Party.
Tourism, manufacturing and agriculture are the three major economic sectors in Barbados. There are only cement plants in heavy industry and food processing plants in manufacturing industry, as well as sugary drinks, rum and beer brewing, chemicals, electronic components, clothing and furniture. 65% of the country is arable land, and sugarcane cultivation occupies an important position and is one of the important sources of foreign exchange. In China, 16% of the employed population is engaged in tourism, and tourism income accounts for about 15% of GDP.
7 major festivals
In addition to religious festivals, there are mainly: New Year's Day 65438+1 October 1, Labor Day in May 1, Sugarcane Festival three weeks after June and the first weekend in July, Liberation Day, August1,Carnival in August every year, and Independence Day160.
8 folk etiquette
Barbadians shake hands, and people often call them Mr., Mrs. and Ms. Because they are located in the tropics, most of them are summer clothes, and they wear suits, dresses and tuxedos on formal occasions.
Barbadians are more enthusiastic about foreigners. If you ask for directions, you will often be sent there.
9 currency time difference visa
1 Barbados dollar 3. 19 RMB
China Express 12 hour.
On June 2007 1, 2065438, the visa waiver agreement between China and Barbados came into effect, and the stay in Pakistan did not exceed 30 days.
Two classic scenic spots
Barbados is a pocket island with a warm climate. It is famous for its beautiful beaches and has the reputation of "Coral Country" and "West Indies Sanatorium".
Bridgetown 1
Main attractions: Savannah Camp for competitions and gatherings, queens park with tropical crops, Haitian Park built by the sea, George Washington Memorial Hall, spacious Trafalgar Square, Collington College and Barbados Museum with a large number of cultural relics. Braud Street in downtown leads to Trafalgar Square. At one end of the square stands a monument to British Admiral Nelson to commemorate his arrival here in June 1805 and his death in Trafalgar in February of the same year. Therefore, this square was designated as Trafalgar Square. George Washington, the first president of the United States, visited here on 175 1, when he was a land surveyor and his residence was changed to a memorial hall.
North point no.2
"North Point" is located at the northernmost tip of Barbados, marked with a sign pole, indicating that the island is the dividing point between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding rock area is extremely open, full of charm. There stands a "mushroom stone" with big feet and small handstands by the sea.
3. Tourism information
1 food and beverage
The staple food of Barbadians is bread, and rice and potatoes also eat sweet potatoes, cassava, sweet potatoes and corn. Eat cows, sheep, pigs, chickens and fish. Local dishes include flying fish and lobster. The main fruits are apples, avocados, bananas, figs and coconuts. Drinks include coke, coffee, tea and rum.
2 Special shopping
The specialty commodities are mainly rum and pottery.
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Barbados implements a high tariff policy, and the number of imported varieties is extremely strict. Don't bring prohibited items or agricultural products. 25 yuan RMB airport tax is levied on all passengers above 12, 15% value-added tax is levied on most goods and services, and 7.5% value-added tax is levied on hotel accommodation.
Influenza and dengue fever are prevalent in Barbados, so travelers should pay attention to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. When swimming in the sea, be careful of the threat of jellyfish, sea urchins and corals.
Excerpt from "Overview of Tourist Destinations"
What continent is Barbados in? North America.
North America (English: North America), the full name of North Asia and America, is located in the northern part of the western hemisphere and is the second largest and most developed continent in the world. Among them, the American economy ranks first in the world and has an important influence on the global economy and politics. Most of North America belongs to developed countries, with very high human development index and economic development level. Common English, followed by Spanish, French, Dutch, Hindi and so on.
Barbados, located at the easternmost tip of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean, is a coral limestone island. Surrounded by the sea, it faces Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada across the sea in the west.
The Historical Evolution of Barbados
/kloc-Before the 6th century, Barbados was the home of Arawaks and Caribs in India.
15/kloc-Spanish landed on the island in 0/8, 10 years later Portugal invaded.
1624, the British designated Barbados as a colony.
1627, Britain established the governor's jurisdiction and sold a large number of slaves from West Africa to open up plantations.
From 65438 to 0834, Britain was forced to declare the abolition of slavery.
1958 joined the Federation of West Indies (the Federation of West Indies was dissolved in May 1962).
196 1 year 10 month to achieve internal autonomy.
1966165438+1became independent on October 30th and became a member of the Commonwealth.
What country is Barbados? Barbados belongs to Barbados.
Barbados is an independent island country, located at the junction of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and it is a coral limestone island. Surrounded by the sea, it faces Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada across the sea in the west.
Barbados has a solid democracy, independent of1966165438+1October 30th. Is a member of the Commonwealth, whose name comes from Portuguese and refers to wild fig trees all over the world. Barbados' economy is dominated by sugarcane cultivation and processing, rum and tourism.
Barbados is a member of the Lesser Antilles and a tourist attraction in the Caribbean.
What ocean is in the east of Barbados? It is located in the eastern part of the Lesser Antilles. Not in the Caribbean, but in the Atlantic. *** 14 sheets
Barbados, but like the Bahamas, it is usually listed as an island in the West Indies. Barbados is a coral island with beautiful scenery. It is like a shining pearl, shining in the rippling Caribbean.
Barbados, the easternmost part of the West Indian Ocean Islands, has a beautiful coral island that shines like a sparkling pearl in the rippling Caribbean Sea. This is the island country Barbados. Although Barbados is located in the tropics, it is a world-famous tourist attraction because of the influence of marine climate, with spring-like seasons and beautiful scenery. Another outstanding feature of Barbados is abundant sunshine, abundant rainfall, fertile soil and abundant sugarcane. Sugarcane planting area accounts for more than four-fifths of the island's arable land. Sugar industry is the largest industrial sector in China, and it is also a world-famous "sugarcane country". Every year from the last three weeks of June to the first weekend of July, when the sugarcane harvest is finished and the last batch of wagons loaded with sugarcane triumph, people ring gongs hanging under the big trees, and with the loud sound, they begin to celebrate the biggest folk festival of the year-Sugarcane Festival.
Barbados Barbados has an area of only 430 square kilometers and is small and exquisite. With an average of more than 600 people per square kilometer, it is one of the countries with the highest population density in the world. Black people account for 90%, white people and mixed-race people each account for about 5%. General English. It is located at 13 degrees north latitude, not far from the equator, so it has inexhaustible sunshine wealth. Known as the "Sunshine Rich". Sunrise time is 6 o'clock, sunset time is 18 o'clock, and the average annual sunshine time is 3000 hours, which is worthy of the name "sunshine rich man".