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Barbados is a single island country that is located in the Lesser Antilles. It is a very small island when it comes to the landmass considering that it is only 166 square miles. The dimensions of the island include a length of 21 miles and a width of 14 miles. This country is found to be east of the Caribbean and the easternmost island of the Lesser Antilles. Location could be what you are looking for in BARBADOS REAL ESTATE. One thing about its location that makes it a popular tourist spot is the fact that it is located outside of the principle hurricane belt. This alone makes for a great selling point to the island. The average time frame for a direct hit by a hurricane is one every 26 years, in fact 1955 was the last time the island saw significant damage. This nation, as an island is composed mostly of thick coral. The coral has shaped the island in a unique fashion. On the west side of the island there is a series of terraces that lead up to a cliff on the east side of the island. Off shore, much of this country is circled by beautiful coral reefs. These elevations are gradual throughout the island and lead up to Mount Hillaby, the highest point at 1,120 feet. Through the years this island has seen many other countries take their rule. The Portuguese were some of the earliest as they touched down on their way to Brazil. They gave the island the name Los Barbados meaning bearded one after the appearance of the fig trees in the area. The Spanish then claimed the island in 1492, but decided they were not going to colonize the area. In 1625 the British landed and laid claim to the island. Englishmen with a good financial and social status were given land on the island. Plantations of cotton, tobacco, and later sugarcane became the industry of the day. In 1966 Barbados finally broke away from the British rule and became an independent nation. They have taken advantage of this by becoming the most developed island in the entire region. Today there is a population of 284,589 people on the island with about 80,000 living in the capital city, Bridgetown. As with most island nations, tourism is a big part of the economy. Although this is the case, this country does not rely solely on tourist, but has a large manufacturing market and sugarcane. The most popular sport on the island is cricket. Many famous athletes have come from this island in this sport. Polo and netball are also well known sports in the area. For a fantastic place to live look for BARBADOS REAL ESTATE.
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