Barbados is an independent island nation in the Caribbean. Its neighbors are Trinidad and Tobago to the south, Grenada to the southwest, and Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the west. The climate here is tropical; trade winds coming from Atlantic keep the temperature modest. The underdeveloped area of country contains scrubland and woodland. The interior contains large sugarcane estates, from where you can enjoy magnificent view of seacoast. The people of Barbados have access to high standard of living. In the Human Development Index (HDI) ranking Barbados ranked 30 / 31 and ranked third in the Americas. Barbados is place of tourist attraction as it is rich in art, activities, culture, nightlife, music, etc. The restaurant in Barbados gives your buds the taste you will never forget. The Barbadians are warm and friendly and always ready to greet you with sweetest smile. They will make you feeling lovely and special in the Island. At Barbados you will feel like in home.
Barbados is a Parliamentary republic. The prime minister is head of the government and bestowed with executive power. The position of president is largely ceremonial like British Sovereign. Barbados is a full and participating member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
The Barbados administration is divided into 11 administrative parishes- Christ Church, Saint Andrew, Saint George, Saint James, Saint John, Saint Joseph, Saint Lucy, Saint Michael, Saint Peter, Saint Philip, and Saint Thomas.
The economy of Barbados largely depends on sugarcane, manufacturing and tourism sectors. The government of Barbados is working hard to boost economy and finances. In past, the unemployment was 14%, which now dropped to 10%, due to significant efforts made by the government and the industry. The economy of Barbados contracted after September 11, 2001 attack on America, but Barbados has stood up despite odds and its economy started strengthening after 2004 onwards. Barbados has good business relations with Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and United Kingdom.
