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HistoryCentral Est. 1996
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Barbados

People

282,467
Population
World Bank · 2024
76.3 yrs
Life Expectancy
World Bank · 2024
59.5%
Urban Population
World Bank · 2024

Barbadians ('Bajans') are predominantly of African descent, with small white and other minorities. English is the official language, with a Bajan dialect widely spoken.

Christianity, historically Anglican, is the dominant faith.

Society

Barbados has high literacy — among the highest in the world — good healthcare, and high living standards, with a stable society and a strong cultural identity, the birthplace of the global star Rihanna.

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