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Barbados is situated just east of the Caribbean Sea. It is an independent island nation (since 1966.) and is located in the western Atlantic Ocean. There are clean, sandy beaches, clear waters and some wonderful diving spots. The island of Barbados is well developed, and there are internationally well-known hotels offering world-class service and accommodation. Time-shares are also available, and many of the smaller local hotels and private villas which dot the island have space available if booked in advance.

In Barbados you are never far from the sea, some of the views from the island are awe inspiring, its not just the beaches that are beautiful, there are some wondeful views out over the cliffs. The people of Barbados are generally very kind and inviting, tourism is their major source of income, so people who cause trouble for tourists are dealt with severely.

Area: 430 sq. km (167 sq. mi)

Official language: English

Capital: Bridgetown

Currency: Barbadian dollar (BBD); 1USD = 1.99 BBD; 1EUR = 2.66 BBD

Things to do when visiting Barbados:

- Mount Gay Rum Distillery
- Oistins Fish Market
- Independance Arch
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Visit A Rum Shack