Barbados
North America
Barbados is a country in North America with a population of 287,711. Its capital is Bridgetown and the currency is the BBD. GDP per capita is around $18,000, the main language is English.
CapitalBridgetown
Population287,711
Area430 km²
Density669 /km²
ContinentNorth America
CurrencyBBD
Calling code+1-246
GDP / capita$18,000 High income
Govt debt89.5% of GDP
Driving sideLeft
Population & life expectancy
Population282,347
From 81,729 in 1800 to 282,347 in 2023
Life expectancy76.2 yrs
From 53.6 yrs in 1950 to 76.2 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hello
- Good morning Good morning
- Good day Good day
- Good evening Good evening
- Good night Good night
- Thank you Thank you
- Please Please
- Excuse me Excuse me
- Sorry Sorry
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Frequently asked questions
What country is BB?
BB is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Barbados, a country in North America with its capital at Bridgetown.
What language do they speak in Barbados?
The main language spoken in Barbados is English (English). English for "hello" is "Hello".
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
What is the country calling code for Barbados?
The international dialling code for Barbados is +1-246. Its two-letter country code is BB.
What currency is used in Barbados?
Barbados uses the BBD, currency code BBD.
What is the population of Barbados?
Barbados has a population of about 287,711 people across 430 km².