Geography
Barbados is in Caribbean, North America. Its listed coordinates are 13.16666666, -59.53333333; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
North America
Barbados
Barbados is a country in Caribbean. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bridgetown
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 267.8 thousand
- Area
- 430 km²
- Currency
- Barbadian dollar (BBD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +1246
- Internet TLD
- .bb
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Barbados map preview: 13.17, -59.53
People and Culture
Barbados uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Barbados varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Barbados is recorded with the official name Barbados. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Bridgetown
- Caribbean cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Bridgetown
- Time zone data: UTC-04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Barbados is grouped under North America.
- Barbados has a listed area of 430 km².
- Barbados is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Barbados
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What continent is Barbados in?
Barbados is in North America.
What currency does Barbados use?
Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar.
What language is spoken in Barbados?
English is listed for Barbados in this database.