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Barbados

Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island known for its coral coastline and as the birthplace of rum production, with a culture shaped by British colonial history and African heritage.

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Capital: Bridgetown

Population: ~282,000

Government Type: Parliamentary republic

GDP: ~$5.8 billion

Currency: Barbadian Dollar (BBD)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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