Barbados, Island nation in Caribbean Sea
Barbados is an island nation in the eastern Caribbean with coral reefs along the coast and limestone formations inland. The terrain ranges from flat beaches in the west to rolling hills in the interior, while the south coast features protected bays.
British settlers colonized the territory in 1627 and established sugar cane plantations operated with African labor. Independence came in 1966, and republican status followed in 2021.
English serves as the official language, while local customs unite African, British, and Indian elements through music, dance, and traditional celebrations.
Visitors arrive through Grantley Adams Airport, while an extensive road network connects Bridgetown with northern beaches and eastern coastal regions. Public minibuses offer frequent connections between main locations and run daily from early morning to late evening.
Harrison's Cave system runs through the central highlands with crystallized limestone formations and flowing streams beneath the surface. Visitors ride trams through illuminated chambers and can view stalactites and stalagmites up close.
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