Barbados
Americas · Caribbean
- Capital
- Bridgetown
Famous for
- Animal Green monkey
- Food Flying fish
- Festival Crop Over
- Landmark Harrison's Cave
- Sport Cricket
Three facts
Country
The grapefruit's early history is tied to Barbados, where a related "forbidden fruit" was recorded in 1750.
Capital: Bridgetown
Barbados' parliament, sitting in Bridgetown, dates from 1639 and is among the oldest in the Commonwealth.
Flag
Barbados' trident is deliberately broken at the base to symbolise the break from colonial rule.
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