Barbadians (also called Bajans) are cheerful and welcoming. Music like calypso and reggae fills the air. Cricket is a very popular sport here.
The blue and yellow flag has a black trident in the center, symbolizing independence and strength.
Bridgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage site with colonial buildings and historic importance.
Barbados produces sugar, rum, and tourism services. Barbadian rum is famous worldwide.
The Crop Over Festival celebrates the end of the sugar harvest with music, dance, and colorful parades.
The island has coral beaches, caves, and clear blue waters perfect for surfing and snorkeling.
Barbados is made from coral — not volcanic rock like many other islands!