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[[File:LizzyII-icon.png]] [[Elizabeth II Thought|Queen Elizabeth]] sent a message of congratulations to president [[File:Republicanism-icon.png]] [[Republicanism|Mason]] and the people of Barbados, saying: "As you celebrate this momentous day, I send you and all Barbadians my warmest good wishes for your happiness, peace and prosperity in the future." | [[File:LizzyII-icon.png]] [[Elizabeth II Thought|Queen Elizabeth]] sent a message of congratulations to president [[File:Republicanism-icon.png]] [[Republicanism|Mason]] and the people of Barbados, saying: "As you celebrate this momentous day, I send you and all Barbadians my warmest good wishes for your happiness, peace and prosperity in the future." | ||
== Climate == | == Geography == | ||
=== Climate === | |||
The country generally experiences two seasons, one of which includes noticeably higher rainfall. Known as the "wet season", this period runs from June to December. By contrast, the "dry season" runs from December to May. Annual precipitation ranges between 1,000 and 2,300 mm (40 and 90 in). From December to May the average temperatures range from 21 to 31 °C (70 to 88 °F), while between June and November, they range from 23 to 31 °C (73 to 88 °F). | The country generally experiences two seasons, one of which includes noticeably higher rainfall. Known as the "wet season", this period runs from June to December. By contrast, the "dry season" runs from December to May. Annual precipitation ranges between 1,000 and 2,300 mm (40 and 90 in). From December to May the average temperatures range from 21 to 31 °C (70 to 88 °F), while between June and November, they range from 23 to 31 °C (73 to 88 °F). | ||
== Land == | === Land === | ||
The rocks underlying Barbados consist of sedimentary deposits, including thick shales, clays, sands, and conglomerates. Above these rocks are chalky deposits, which were capped with coral before the island rose to the surface. A layer of coral up to 300 feet (90 metres) thick covers the island, except in the northeast physiographic region known as the [[File:Mountain-icon.png]] [[Scotland District]], which covers about 15 percent of the area, where erosion has removed the coral cover. The government has adopted a conservation plan to prevent further erosion. | The rocks underlying Barbados consist of sedimentary deposits, including thick shales, clays, sands, and conglomerates. Above these rocks are chalky deposits, which were capped with coral before the island rose to the surface. A layer of coral up to 300 feet (90 metres) thick covers the island, except in the northeast physiographic region known as the [[File:Mountain-icon.png]] [[Scotland District]], which covers about 15 percent of the area, where erosion has removed the coral cover. The government has adopted a conservation plan to prevent further erosion. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:57, 15 March 2025
Barbados is an island country located in the ocean. Barbados's population is predominantly of 
African ancestry. While he is technically an 
Atlantic island, Barbados is closely associated with the Caribbean Sea and is ranked as one of its leading tourist destinations.
History
Barbados gained independence in the 1960s. On November 30th, 2021, fifty-five years after independence, Barbados cut ties with the 
British royal family for their first president 
Dame Sandra Mason.
Nowadays, Barbados is an 
Anglophone island country in the 
Antilles. He also wants to qualify for the 
FIFA World Cup, a well-known fact is that Barbados defeated 
Costa Rica 2-1 in FIFA World Cup Qualification in 2002. Barbados also tied with 
Northern Ireland 1-1 at home in 2004.
Barbados is now a republic, having “thrown out” the 
monarchy in November 2021 after he was announced in 2020 that he would become a republic.
Queen Elizabeth sent a message of congratulations to president Mason and the people of Barbados, saying: "As you celebrate this momentous day, I send you and all Barbadians my warmest good wishes for your happiness, peace and prosperity in the future."
Geography
Climate
The country generally experiences two seasons, one of which includes noticeably higher rainfall. Known as the "wet season", this period runs from June to December. By contrast, the "dry season" runs from December to May. Annual precipitation ranges between 1,000 and 2,300 mm (40 and 90 in). From December to May the average temperatures range from 21 to 31 °C (70 to 88 °F), while between June and November, they range from 23 to 31 °C (73 to 88 °F).
Land
The rocks underlying Barbados consist of sedimentary deposits, including thick shales, clays, sands, and conglomerates. Above these rocks are chalky deposits, which were capped with coral before the island rose to the surface. A layer of coral up to 300 feet (90 metres) thick covers the island, except in the northeast physiographic region known as the 
Scotland District, which covers about 15 percent of the area, where erosion has removed the coral cover. The government has adopted a conservation plan to prevent further erosion.
Health
The primary medical facility on the island is the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Additionally, Barbados is equipped with eight polyclinics distributed across five parishes. Notable medical centers in Barbados include Bayview Hospital, Sandy Crest Medical Centre, and FMH Emergency Medical Clinic.
Relationships
Friends
United Kingdom - My parent. I just ditched the
Queen! muahahahaha!
Kosovo - I recognizing yuo.
How to draw
- Draw a ball.
- Fill the ball with three vertical stripes of color left-to-right in the following order: blue, yellow, blue.
- Draw a black trident in the yellow stripe.
- Draw the eyes and yuo finish!
| Color Name | HEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution Blue | #00267F | |
| Ripe Mango | #FFC726 | |
| Black | #000000 | |
