Barbados
- Population:
- 282,000
- Language:
- English
- Religion:
- Christianity
Barbados was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples before becoming a British colony in the 17th century. It gained independence in 1966 and transitioned to a republic in 2021. The economy relies on tourism, financial services, and agriculture, with a strong cultural influence in music and sports.
Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, in the Caribbean region of North America. It occupies an area of 432 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 287,000 people. The capital and largest city is Bridgetown. The official language is English. Barbados gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 and transitioned to a parliamentary republic in 2021, with a President as head of state. The economy is primarily based on tourism, manufacturing, and offshore finance. Barbados is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Caribbean Community.
| Title | Population | Bibles | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajan | 256000 | 0 | 0 |
| English | 32050 | 242 | 359 |
| Hindi | 4020 | 13 | 105 |
| American Sign Language | 1440 | 1 | 1 |