Barbados is the birthplace of Rihanna, she moved to the United States at the age of sixteen to pursue her music career.
Barbados’ National animal is Mahi-mahi which is a fish known for its’ delicate almost sweet flavor when eating it.
Barbados is in North America, with a population of 286,641 people. Its’ capital is Bridgetown, and the currency is Bahamian dollar. The official languages are English and Bajan.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Errol Barrow Day (Jan 21)
- Valentine’s Day (Feb 14)
- March Equinox (Date Varies)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Sunday (Date Varies)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- National Heroes Day (Apr 28)
- Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
- Mothers’ Day (Date Varies)
- Whit Sunday (Date Varies)
- Whit Monday (Date Varies)
- June Solstice (Date Varies)
- Fathers’ Day (Date Varies)
- Emancipation Day (Aug 1)
- Kadooment Day (Aug 3)
- September Equinox (Date Varies)
- Halloween (Oct 31)
- Independence Day (Nov 30)
- December Solstice (Date Varies)
- Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day (Dec 26)
- Old Year’s Night (Dec 31)
It has one world heritage site:
It also has one National Park:
Want to learn more? Check out Barbados’ tourism website!
Also check out the Gallery of Caribbean Art and the Barbados Gallery of Art.
Fun activities TO DO
To download the flag and map:
- Click on the image
- Right-click and select Save Image As…