Barbados

Overview

Barbados is a sovereign island country located in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies. It is situated in the easternmost part of the Caribbean region, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Caribbean Sea to the west.

Key Facts

• Capital: Bridgetown
• Population (2020 est.): 287,375
• Area: 430 km² (166 sq mi)

Barbados has a rich history dating back to the indigenous Amerindian people who first inhabited the island. The British colonized the island in 1627 and it became a key location for the transatlantic slave trade.