

The capital city Bridgetown on its west coast has a population of approximately 80,000. Its area is 430 km2 (165 sq mi), with a coastline of 20 km (12 mi). It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea therein, it is about 168 kilometres (104 mi) east of Venezuela. It is 34 kilometres (21 mi) in length and up to 23 km (14 mi) in width, covering an area of 432 km2 (167 sq mi), and roughly twice the size of Washington, D.C.

The country has become one of the most popular destinations for tourism in the region, with many visitors traveling from around the world to experience its beautiful beaches and picturesque landscapes.īarbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles, in the Caribbean region of North America. Barbados, a small island nation with a rich history and culture, is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea.
