Students and researchers can learn about Barbados by referring to a freely available Labeled Map of Barbados. It is an eastern Caribbean Island in Lesser Antilles as well as an independent nation of the British Commonwealth. Barbados is situated to the of east of Saint Vincent and Saint Lucia, and to the northeast of Venezuela.
Labeled Map of Barbados
Bridgetown is its largest city and the largest capital city of Barbados. It is a very small country but has full of natural beauty. Based on the projections of the latest United Nations data, the current population of Barbados stands at 287,787. The rivers that flow in Barbados, include Constitution River, Joes River and Bruce Vale River. The land area covered by this island nation is 167 square miles or 432 square kilometers.
When compared, its area is found to be slightly smaller than that of Andorra or about two and a half times the size of Washington, DC. With a distinguishable and subtle Barbadian dialect known as Bajan, the official language spoken is English. Christian is the religion that is predominantly followed in Barbados. About 75.6 percent of the population of Barbados is considered as Christian, 2.6 percent have a non-Christian religion and 20.6 percent have no religion based on the census of 2010.
Labeled Map of Barbados with States
As a part of labeled map of Barbados with states, it can be said that the Island of Barbados is divided into eleven parishes identical to states or provinces. Each of these parishes has its own unique character and special attractions. The various names of these parishes include St. Lucy, which is famous for Rugged Beauty. St. Peter is a parish where Historic sites can be seen. St. Andrew, is located in “Scotland’ District. St. James is located in Platinum coast. Other parishes include St. Joseph, St. George, St. Thomas, and St. John.
Labeled Map of Barbados with Cities
According to labeled map of Barbados with cities, there are eleven cities. The names of these eleven cities, include Christ Church, Saint Andrew, Saint George, Saint James, Saint John, Saint Joseph, Saint Lucy, Saint Michael, Saint Peter, Saint Philip, and Saint Thomas.
Labeled Barbados Map with Capital
From the labeled map of Barbados with capital, Bridgetown is designated as the capital and port of this island state. This is located in the West Indies in the southeastern direction of the Caribbean Sea. It is also situated in the southwestern end of the island and on the wide curve of Carlisle Bay.
The capital has a built-up coastal strip that extends for several miles on each side of Bridgetown. Bridgetown, the administrative center of Barbados, has most of the ministries and government departments. It is considered as the commercial hub for retail commerce and wholesale trade of commodities. This town has stores, restaurants, banks and other services on Broad Street, which operates parallel to the Careenage. Businesses have shifted to places like out-of-town malls, and the notable place in this capital city is, known as, Warrens Area.
