Barbados
- Region
- North & Central America
- Area
- 430 km²
- Capital
- Bridgetown
- ISO
- BB
What the flag means
The blue bands on the left and right stand for the sea and sky, and the gold in the center for the island’s sandy beaches. The trident belongs to Neptune, god of the sea, and is said to come from the colonial-era coat of arms.
Fun facts
- FlagThe broken trident on the flag of Barbados represents a break with the colonial era.
- GeographyBarbados is the easternmost of the Caribbean islands, lying about 160 km east of the rest of the island chain.
- CultureThe grapefruit is believed to have arisen by chance in Barbados in the 18th century.
- CultureThe national dish of Barbados is “cou-cou,” a cornmeal dish served with flying fish.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)