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facts:barbados |
 With
a total land area of almost 270 square miles, Barbados is composed
of coral buildup on rock formations. This soft coral land mass gives
way to water erosion creating such subterranean attractions as Harrison's
Cave. The climate on this island averages about 83 degrees
with a low of 69 degrees in the winter and 85 degrees with a low of
74 degrees in |
| the summer with a humidity level of almost 70% in the
driest months. This warm, wet environment is the perfect climate for
Barbados' diverse range of tropical foliage; however, most of the island's
native forests were cleared for farming long ago. Andromeda
Botanical Gardens and Welchman Hall Gully provide visitors
excellent insight into what the island may have looked like before the
settlers arrived. Over 90% of the island's residents are of African decent with the remaining individuals mostly of British ancestory. With its long British influence, cricket and horse racing are popular pastimes and there is much English pomp and circumstance surrounding special events. However, African and Caribbean influences play a strong role in the arts, music and beliefs on the island. English is spoken throughout the country with a thick Bajan accent. |