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Barbados

North America
Capital
Bridgetown
Population
282,336
Area
431 km²
Currency
Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
Phone Code
+1-246
ISO Codes
BB / BRB
ISO numeric
052
Internet domain
.bb
Timezone
UTC-4
Religion
Christianity

About Barbados

Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island known for white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and vibrant Bajan culture. It became a republic in 2021.

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Languages

English

Barbados in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density655 people per km²
rank 8 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.00349 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of North America0.0467% of its people, 0.00191% of its land area
Area in square miles166
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeAntigua and Barbuda (442 km²)
Closest in populationVanuatu (320,409 people)

Who else uses BBD?

Barbados is the only country in our list that uses BBD.

Who shares the +1 calling code?

The +1 code is shared with Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Canada, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and 4 more; the digits that follow tell the networks apart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What is the population of Barbados?
Barbados has a population of approximately 282,336 people.
What currency does Barbados use?
The currency of Barbados is the Barbadian Dollar (BBD).
What languages are spoken in Barbados?
The official or major languages of Barbados are English.

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