Barbados is the birthplace of Rihanna, she moved to the United States at the age of sixteen to pursue her music career.
Barbados’ National animal is Mahi-mahi which is a fish known for its’ delicate almost sweet flavor when eating it.
Barbados is in North America, with a population of 286,641 people. Its’ capital is Bridgetown, and the currency is Bahamian dollar. The official languages are English and Bajan.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Errol Barrow Day (Jan 21)
- Valentine’s Day (Feb 14)
- March Equinox (Date Varies)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Sunday (Date Varies)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- National Heroes Day (Apr 28)
- Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
- Mothers’ Day (Date Varies)
- Whit Sunday (Date Varies)
- Whit Monday (Date Varies)
- June Solstice (Date Varies)
- Fathers’ Day (Date Varies)
- Emancipation Day (Aug 1)
- Kadooment Day (Aug 3)
- September Equinox (Date Varies)
- Halloween (Oct 31)
- Independence Day (Nov 30)
- December Solstice (Date Varies)
- Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day (Dec 26)
- Old Year’s Night (Dec 31)
It has one world heritage site:
It also has one National Park:
Want to learn more? Check out Barbados’ tourism website!
Also check out the Gallery of Caribbean Art and the Barbados Gallery of Art.