Barbados
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</p><p>Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island country situated in American continent and surrounded by Atlantic Ocean with population approx. 279,912 lakh. Bridgetown is the Capital city of Barbados; it is located at latitude 13’ 10” north and longitude 50’ 35” west and 1600 miles south east of Miami, Florida. It is a former British colony, known for its beaches and sport - cricket with area 431 square kilometer. </p><p> The ethnic groups of Barbados constitute mainly African origin people 90%, British origin 45% and others includes mainly Asian 29%. The main religion of Barbados is Christianity with Christian Protestant 67%, Roman Catholic 4% and others includes Jews, Muslim and Hindus 29%.</p><p> Barbados has a rich cultural heritage which is a fascinating amalgamation of African, European and others, which is a unique identity of this country. Barbadians are known for their graphic display of the skill, creativity and cultural traditions and for their warm hospitality in welcoming visitors to their shores They celebrate a no. of festivals throughout the year; chief among them is Crop over, signaling the end of the sugar cane harvest. The annual international Jazz Festival held in January attracts renowned artists and visitors from all over the world.</p><p> The backbone of Barbadian economy is tourism and agriculture with sugarcane is the main crop, besides financial services and light manufacturing. </p><p>