{"id":6170,"date":"2023-11-23T16:36:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T11:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6170"},"modified":"2023-11-23T16:36:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T11:06:05","slug":"barbados","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbados and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Barbados_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >Barbados and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Barbados_and_its_Basic_Details\" >Barbados and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Geography_of_Barbados\" >Geography of Barbados :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Economy_of_Barbados\" >Economy of Barbados :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Defence_Power_of_Barbados\" >Defence Power of Barbados :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Cultural_of_Barbados\" >Cultural of Barbados :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Sports_in_Barbados\" >Sports in Barbados :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Barbados\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of Barbados :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Biggest_in_the_Barbados\" >Biggest in the Barbados :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Brief_History_Of_Barbados\" >Brief History Of Barbados :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Ancient_Barbados\" >Ancient Barbados:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Medieval_Period\" >Medieval Period:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Modern_Era\" >Modern Era:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Recent_History\" >Recent History:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/barbados\/#Recent_Developments\" >Recent Developments:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barbados_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Barbados and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-Barbados\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Barbados.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of Barbados\" class=\"wp-image-6171\" title=\"Flag of Barbados\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Barbados.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Barbados-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Barbados-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Barbados-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barbados_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>Barbados and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the country<\/td><td>Barbados<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Bridgetown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence day<\/td><td>November 30, 1966<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major religions<\/td><td>Christianity (Protestantism)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Barbadian Dollar (BBD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>North America<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous cities<\/td><td>Bridgetown, Speightstown, Oistins, Holetown, Bathsheba<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous persons<\/td><td>Rihanna, Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Grantley Adams, Kamau Brathwaite, Sir Frank Walcott, Errol Barrow, Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, Kerryann Ifill, Sir Elliot Belgrave, Charles Duncan O&#8217;Neal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of government<\/td><td>Parliamentary democracy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main wars fought<\/td><td>Barbados did not participate in major wars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>$5.5 billion (2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 popular tourist places<\/td><td>1. Harrison&#8217;s Cave, 2. Crane Beach, 3. Animal Flower Cave, 4. Carlisle Bay, 5. St. Nicholas Abbey<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Barbados, Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_Barbados\"><\/span>Geography of Barbados :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Coral island in the southeastern Caribbean Sea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area<\/td><td>430 square kilometers (166 square miles)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>287,199 (2022 estimate)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Mountains<\/td><td>Mount Hillaby (336 meters), Turner&#8217;s Hill (163 meters), Chalky Mount (118 meters), Mount Gay (116 meters), Four Hills (115 meters)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Rivers<\/td><td>Saint Lucy&#8217;s River, Constitution River, Morgan Lewis River, Saint George&#8217;s River, Joe&#8217;s River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crops\/Vegetation<\/td><td>Sugarcane, cotton, potatoes; Tropical rainforest, savanna, beach vegetation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>Carlisle Bay Beach, Bathsheba Beach, Crane Beach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighbouring Countries<\/td><td>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Martinique<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas\/Oceans<\/td><td>Southeastern Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean (east\/north), Caribbean Sea (west\/south)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coastline Length<\/td><td>Approximately 97 kilometers (60 miles)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Natural Resources<\/td><td>Coral reefs, limestone, sand, fish<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the Barbados , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_Barbados\"><\/span>Economy of Barbados :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economy<\/td><td>Tourism-based, mixed economy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Industries<\/td><td>Tourism, sugar processing, manufacturing, agriculture, financial services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revenue Sources<\/td><td>Tourism, agriculture exports, financial services, manufacturing, international business<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>Banks Holdings Limited, Goddard Enterprises Limited, Sagicor Financial Corporation, Massy Holdings, Barbados National Bank<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>Around $17,000 (approximate)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>Machinery, foodstuffs, chemicals, fuel, vehicles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>Sugar, molasses, rum, electrical components, chemicals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>3 tons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the Barbados , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_Barbados\"><\/span>Defence Power of Barbados :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence<\/td><td>Barbados Defence Force (BDF)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Budget<\/td><td>$20.4 million (2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Army Personnel<\/td><td>1,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Force Personnel<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Navy Personnel<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Imports<\/td><td>$0.1 million (2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Exports<\/td><td>$0 million (2022)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the Barbados , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_Barbados\"><\/span>Cultural of Barbados :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>Crop Over Festival, Holetown Festival, Oistins Fish Festival, Reggae Festival, Food and Rum Festival<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Religious Places<\/td><td>St. John&#8217;s Parish Church, Nidhe Israel Synagogue, Hindu temples, Christian churches, mosques<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arts and Dances<\/td><td>Tuk Band, Landship, Crop Over Festival dances, Steelpan music, Barbadian folk music and dance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>English (Official), Bajan Creole<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>Flying fish and cou-cou, Pudding and souse, Macaroni pie, Conkies, Fish cakes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>George Washington House, Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown Historic Area, Barbados Garrison, Morgan Lewis Windmill<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_Barbados\"><\/span>Sports in Barbados :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Cricket<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Cricket, Football, Athletics, Netball, Basketball<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>Ryan Brathwaite (Athletics), Rihanna (Musician, also known for support in sports), Obadele Thompson (Athletics), Mia Mottley (Politics, supportive of sports initiatives)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>Gold Medal in 2000 Olympics (Athletics), Cricket World Cup victories (1975, 1979), Gold in CARIFTA Games (Athletics)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the Barbados , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Barbados\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of Barbados :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Green monkey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Barbados bullfinch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats<\/td><td>Coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, coastal scrub, dry forests, rainforests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notable Wildlife<\/td><td>Over 400 bird species, 40 reptile species, 15 mammal species (including green monkeys, Barbados bullfinches, hawksbill turtles, leatherback turtles)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protected Forests<\/td><td>Andromeda Botanic Gardens, Flower Forest, Barbados Wildlife Reserve<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the Barbados , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_in_the_Barbados\"><\/span>Biggest in the Barbados :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Richest Person<\/td><td>Michael Lee-Chin, with an estimated net worth of $7.3 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Company<\/td><td>FirstCaribbean International Bank (FCIB), with a market cap of $1.3 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Building<\/td><td>The Barbados Hilton Resort and Spa, 111 meters (364 feet) tall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Natural Lake<\/td><td>Carlisle Bay, a saltwater lake covering 4 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>Saint Lucy&#8217;s River, 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) long<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Forest<\/td><td>Barbados National Park, covering 405 hectares<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Beach<\/td><td>Crane Beach, stretching for 5 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Cricket Ground<\/td><td>Kensington Oval, with a capacity of 28,000 spectators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Zoo<\/td><td>Barbados Wildlife Reserve, housing over 300 animals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Botanical Garden<\/td><td>Andromeda Botanic Gardens, spanning 60 acres<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Hospital<\/td><td>Queen Elizabeth Hospital, accommodating 465 beds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Museum<\/td><td>Barbados Museum &amp; Historical Society, housing over 100,000 artifacts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Library<\/td><td>National Library Service, with a collection of over 1 million books<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest Bridge<\/td><td>Tom Adams Bridge, 850 meters (2,790 feet) long<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highest Mountain<\/td><td>Mount Hillaby, 336 meters (1,099 feet) tall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Waterfall<\/td><td>Harrison&#8217;s Cave Waterfall, 130 feet (40 meters) tall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Cave<\/td><td>Harrison&#8217;s Cave, 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) long and 150 feet (46 meters) deep<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oldest Town<\/td><td>Bridgetown, founded in 1627<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oldest Building<\/td><td>St. James Parish Church, built in 1628<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oldest Rum Distillery<\/td><td>Mount Gay Rum Distillery, established in 1703<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oldest Newspaper<\/td><td>The Barbados Advocate, first published in 1845<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oldest University<\/td><td>University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, founded in 1963<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the Barbados , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_Barbados\"><\/span>Brief History Of Barbados : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Concise overview of this country&#8217;s history across different periods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Barbados\"><\/span>Ancient Barbados:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pre-Columbian Era:<\/strong> The island of this country was originally inhabited by Amerindian tribes, primarily the Arawaks. These indigenous populations lived on the island for centuries before European arrival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Period\"><\/span>Medieval Period:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>European Exploration:<\/strong> In 1536, the Portuguese explorer Pedro a Campos reportedly named Barbados &#8220;Os Barbados,&#8221; meaning &#8220;the bearded ones&#8221; after the island&#8217;s fig trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colonial Era:<\/strong> The English first landed in this country in 1625 and claimed it for the English Crown. Settlements began, primarily focused on agriculture, especially tobacco and cotton.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Era\"><\/span>Modern Era:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plantation Economy:<\/strong> This country became a major center for sugar production using enslaved African labor. By the mid-17th century, sugar dominated the island&#8217;s economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>British Colony:<\/strong> This country remained under British rule, becoming known as &#8220;Little England&#8221; due to its strong British influence, parliamentary traditions, and plantation economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Society and Slavery:<\/strong> The island saw the growth of a strict social hierarchy based on race and wealth, with enslaved Africans forming the backbone of the economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_History\"><\/span>Recent History:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Emancipation and Transition:<\/strong> Slavery was abolished in 1834, leading to significant changes in the island&#8217;s social and economic landscape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shift to Independence:<\/strong> This country gained its independence from Britain on November 30, 1966, becoming a sovereign state within the Commonwealth. Errol Barrow became the first Prime Minister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Diversification:<\/strong> Post-independence, this country focused on diversifying its economy beyond sugar, emphasizing tourism, manufacturing, and financial services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Developments\"><\/span>Recent Developments:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Political Stability:<\/strong> This country maintained a stable political environment, transitioning governments peacefully and gaining international recognition for its stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Richness:<\/strong> The island&#8217;s cultural heritage, including music (calypso, soca), festivals, and culinary traditions, contributed to its vibrant identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Position:<\/strong>This country played an active role in regional affairs, being a member of organizations like CARICOM and advocating for climate change action due to its vulnerability to rising sea levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout its history, Barbados has evolved from its indigenous roots through colonial rule to become an independent nation, preserving its rich cultural heritage while navigating modern challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, 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