Americas/Caribbean
Barbados
Bridgetown
267.8K
430 km²
Barbadian dollar
Coastal
English
Historical Events
1511 - First Appearance on Map
Barbados first appeared on a Spanish map as 'Barbudos'.
1625 - Claim by English
An English ship claimed Barbados for King James I on May 14.
1627 - Permanent Settlement
The first permanent English settlers arrived in Barbados.
1833 - Abolition of Slavery
Slavery was phased out in the British Empire, impacting Barbados.
1966 - Political Independence
Barbados became a sovereign state and a Commonwealth realm.
2021 - Transition to Republic
Barbados transitioned to a republic, ending its monarchy.