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Barbados is an island nation in the Caribbean, located in the Atlantic Ocean as the southern and easternmost island of the Caribbean region. It gained independence from the United Kingdom on 30 November 1966. Its capital is Bridgetown.

Facts
Capital
Bridgetown 1
Population
281,998 1
2023 estimate, from Barbados' own Wikipedia infobox; the 2021 census recorded 269,090.
Population Estimate Year
2023 1
Area (sq km)
439 1
Independence or Founding Year
1966 1
Barbados gained independence from the United Kingdom on 30 November 1966.
Cross-Tradition Connections

Associated With

Bridgetown, Cities

Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados.

The Caribbean, Regions

Bordered By Water

Has Capital

On Continent

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1. Barbados (Wikipedia)
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Bridgetown
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1. Barbados (Wikipedia)
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439 km2 (169 sq mi)
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1. Barbados (Wikipedia)
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281,998
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1. Barbados (Wikipedia)
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30 November 1966
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an island nation in the Caribbean located in the Atlantic Ocean
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Barbados is an island nation in the Caribbean located in the Atlantic Ocean.
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