Barbados
Barbados, the easternmost Caribbean island, is a popular tourist destination due to its wonderful year-round climate, gorgeous landscape, and friendly people.
Population:
279,254 (2005 Estimate)
Size:
431 square kilometers
Highest Point:
336 m - Mount Hillaby
Currency:
The Barbadian dollar is used but US Dollars are also widely accepted on the island, and well-known international credit cards and traveler's checks are accepted in most stores and restaurants. Banks and ATMs are freely available and cash withdrawals can be made.
Entry Requirements:
Entry requirements vary for each destination; it is your responsibility to verify you have the correct documents prior to travel.
Time Zone:
Barbados lies within the Atlantic Time Zone, four hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Daylight Savings Time is not observed.
Driving:
Cars drive on the left-hand side of the road on Barbados (like England).
Voltage:
Some outlets on Barbados use the same voltage as the mainland US, 110 volts. Others use 50 Hz.
Language:
English is the official language.