Barbados is an island that is part of the West Indies (Caribbean Islands). The country is part of the British Commonwealth with the Queen of England as the head of state and represented by a governor-general.
Economically the country is dependent more on agriculture and manufacturing
Basic Details | |
| Region | Northern America |
| Capital City | Bridgetown |
| Government Type | constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary government |
| Official Languages | Bajan Creole, English |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar, BBD |
| Phone Code | +1-246 |
| Important Cities | Bridgetown, Oistins, Holetown, Speightstown |
| National Day | Independence Day (Nov-30) |
Economy | |
| Ease of Doing Business Ranking | 128 |
| Primary Industries | Agriculture,Animal husbandary,Fishing,Forestry,Mining |
| Major Exports | Mineral fuels, mineral oils , Beverages, spirits and vinegar, Pharmaceutical products, Salt, sulphur, earths and stone, cultured pearls, precious , Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, Clocks and watches and parts thereof, Paper and paperboard, articles of paper pulp, Animal or vegetable fats and oils , Preparations of cereals, flour, starch , Electrical machinery and equipment |
| Major Exports to India | Vehicles other than railway , Pharmaceutical products, Iron and steel, cultured pearls, precious , Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers, parts thereof , Miscellaneous chemical products, Coffee, tea, maté and spices, Furniture, bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions , Ceramic products, Organic chemicals |
| Major Imports | Mineral fuels, mineral oils, Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, Electrical machinery and equipment , Vehicles other than railway , Pharmaceutical products, Plastics and articles thereof, Beverages, spirits and vinegar, Paper and paperboard, articles of paper pulp, Miscellaneous edible preparations, Dairy produce, birds, eggs, natural honey, Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, Meat and edible meat offal |
| Major Imports from India | Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, Aluminium and articles thereof, Iron and steel, Commodities not elsewhere specified, cultured pearls, precious , Essential oils and resinoids, Miscellaneous articles of base metal, Electrical machinery and equipment , Footwear, gaiters , Headgear and parts thereof |
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| Trade Agreements with India | India and Barbados have signed Air Services Agreement on October 6, 2015, for facilitation of travel arrangements for the citizens and the possibility of direct air connectivity and charted light operations between the two countries. The agreement allows, inter alia, full fifth freedom rights including weekly operations of seven air services to each country. The electronic travel authorisation system (eTVA) for Barbadians have already been implemented with effect from May 01, 2015 |
| Bordering Nations | Martinique, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Member of | (Caribbean Community), ( Commonwealth of Nations), ( United Nations) |
| Indian Embassy Details for Barbados | H.E. Dr. Philomena Ann Mohini Harris Honorary Consul General Honorary Consulate General of India (Under Embassy of India in Suriname) Sandy Crest Medical Centre Sunset Crest Holetown St. James Barbados Email: hcindiabds@caribsurf.com Phone: 4221326 Website: |
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