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ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Bridgetown
GEOGRAPHY
It is an Island in the North Atlantic Ocean. You can see coral reefs, caves and gullys etc all in an island of 431 square kilometres.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 0.28 Million. Muslims account for about 8% of the population.
CLIMATE
Barbados has a warm climate which is moderately tropical. Including higher rainfall, the average temperatures range from 21°C to 31°C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English is the official language. Bajan is widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT -4hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: November 30th
Emancipation Day: August 1st
May Day: May 1st
Christmas: December 25th
CURRENCY
Barbadian Dollar
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 211
Medical: 511
Fire: 311
Introduction to Barbados
The mesmerizing coral island of Barbados is located to the east of the Caribbean Sea in the western Atlantic Ocean. A West Indian continental island-nation, Barbados is one of the most loved and most visited travel destinations among the West Indies islands.The island is made up of limestone and spreads over 166 square miles and is 21 miles in length and 14 miles in width. Despite the island being small, Barbados has amazing natural beauty and excellent culture and heritage. The residents of the island are very friendly and with tourism being the major industry of the country, the Barbadians make sure that visitors have a great time.
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Bridgetown, Barbados Overview
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The capital and the commercial district of Barbados, Bridgetown is the main center for travelers. Originally called as Indian Bridge because of the crude bridge that was built by, the Indians over the river, the city was later called as “Town of St. Michael” before it was officially named as Bridgetown.The careenage in the olden times was the center for… -
Shopping in Barbados
Shopping in the island of Barbados is a marvelous experience. Shoppers can enjoy duty free shopping all across the region. Barbados has something for everyone and for shopaholics there can be no better place than Barbados. However, while buying duty free goods in Barbados, travelers need to show their passport and details of stay at Barbados. In Bridgetown, the best…Read more...
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Masaajid in Barbados
With the increase of the Muslim population in Barbados, a few Masaajid have also been constructed on the island and there are also some Islamic organizations that have been formed for the betterment of the Muslim community. The official language of Barbados is English, however the Barbadian dialect is also spoken widely. The Jummah sermon is usually delivered in English.…Read more...
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Muslim Community in Barbados
The national religion of the country is Anglican, however the island also gives equal opportunity for people of other faiths to practice their religion freely. The total Muslim population of the country is about 4000. The first Muslims to arrive in Barbados was about a century ago in 1913 when a silk merchant Abdul Rohul Amin arrived to Barbados from…Read more...
