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Flag Description
Three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and blue with the head of a black trident centered on the gold band; the trident head represents independence and a break with the past (the colonial coat of arms contained a complete trident).

Currency
Barbadian dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 8, 2009. There is currently a Full Moon.

Location
Caribbean, island in the north atlantic ocean, northeast of venezuela.

Climate
Tropical; rainy season (june to october).

Terrain
Relatively flat; rises gently to central highland region.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Hillaby 336 m.

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Map of Barbados

Barbados

This is a map of Barbados. The map illustrates the location of Bridgetown and its proximity to Holetown, Speightstown, The Crane, and the Caribbean Sea.

Barbados News:
Caribbean fish fly into Britain
A consignment of 1,000 fish from an aquarium in Barbados arrives at a marine attraction in Plymouth after being flown to the UK on a chartered plane.

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