| Barbados
is an island nation located to the east of the Caribbean Sea and in
the west of the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the eastern islands of the Lesser
Antilles. The nations of Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines are Barbados' closest neighbours. The island is 430 square
kilometres, (166 sq. mi), and is primarily low-lying, with some higher
areas in the island's interior. It is located 13° north of the Equator
and 59° west of the Prime Meridian. This is approximately 434.5 kilometres (270 mi)
northeast of Venezuela. Barbados is predominantly composed of coral and
limestone. It is tropical with constant trade winds and contains some
marshes and mangrove swamps. Some parts of the island's interior are also
dotted with large sugarcane estates and wide pastures with many good views
of the breathtaking sea. Barbados has one of the highest standards of living and
literacy rates in the world and, according to the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), is currently the No. 1 developing country in
the world. The island is a major tourist destination for people from all over the world. |
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