Barbados is a constituent republic of Kalina Region.
| Barbados Republic | |
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| Island of Barbados | |
| Constituent Republic of Vekllei | |
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| Part of the Kalina Region | |
| The island is home to the largest robotics factory in Vekllei, which produces mostly industrial and construction automatons for National Machines. | |
| Population | 1,420,421 |
| Demographics |
82% Afro-Kalinago 10% Caribbean mixed 6% Scattered communities
2% other
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| Economy | Vehicles & electronics Textiles & crafts, Metals, machinery & defence |
| Produces | Sugar, Rum, Beer, Fish, Canned Fish |
| Working week | 19.4 hours |
| Specialisation | Domestic |
| Accession | 1836, as part of the British Atlantic Territories |
| Area | 439 km² |
| Capital | Indian Bridge |
| Languages | English, Bajan Creole |
The Barbados Republic is a constituent republic of Vekllei in the Kalina archipelago, east of Youlouca and northeast of the Aloubaera. Although it is grouped with the rest of Kalina Region, it is technically an Atlantic rather than Caribbean island, and is relatively flat for an island of its size. It is roughly triangular and densely populated, with most of its residents clustered around the capital of Indian Bridge on the southwest coast.
Uninhabited upon European discovery, Barbados has a long history as a gateway to the Lesser Antilles and South America. The island was settled by the British in the 17th Century and was reincorporated as part of the British Atlantic Territories in 1836. It gained independence along with the rest of the Territories a century later. Like the rest of Kalina Region, the culture and demography of Barbados is heavily influenced by the legacy of slavery, and the majority of Barbadians are descended from Africans.
Sugar production dominated the Barbadian economy until the mid-20th Century, but the island was forced to diversify as prices and demand fell. It was supplemented by minor reserves of oil and natural gas, as well as fish and sugar derivatives like molasses. In the postwar Vekllei period, the export-heavy economy was corrected to better support its large and urban population through the development of hydroponic and agricultural cooperatives, and municipal manufacturing. Barbados has become a significant grower of improved Sea Island cotton, supported by regional ginning facilities that feed into the Commonwealth’s high-grade textile industry. The island is also home to the largest robotics factory in Vekllei, which produces mostly industrial and construction automatons for National Machines.
A patchwork of farms, mostly privately owned, quilt the wide tracts of arable land outside the capital. Barbados is the most densely-populated island in the Eastern Caribbean, and consequently is well-served by sophisticated Vekllei transport infrastructure. A coastal and interior rail line serve medium-distance routes, and trams and a metro are available in Indian Bridge. Travel to the island is primarily served by Sobers International Jetport and hydrofoils to neighbouring republics, and long-distance cruises also operate from the capital.
- Adhesives
- Barley
- Chemicals
- Electronic Components
- Fabric
- Fish
- Fruit
- Glass
- Herbs
- Leather
- Molasses
- Natural Gas
- Palm Oil
- Paper
- Photo-electric Computers
- Plastics
- Printing Ink
- Pulp
- Rare Earths
- Salt
- Sea Island Cotton
- Sugar
- Sulphur
- Vegetables
- Vinegar
- Water
- Wheat
Climate
Tropical and warm year-round, cooled by steady northeast trade winds. A dry season runs from December to June and a wet season from July to November. Barbados lies east of the main hurricane belt and is less frequently affected than other Kalina republics.
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Public Holidays
- New Year’s Day 1 Jan
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Commonwealth Day 1 May
- Whit Monday
- Emancipation Day 1 Aug
- Kadooment Day First Mon in Aug
- Republic Day 5 Oct
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Boxing Day 26 Dec
- Kensington Oval: Historic stadium with a strong cricket tradition.
- Gun Hill Barracks: Largest territorial service military base in [[kalina|Kalina Region]] with historic, colonial-era barracks and signal station in use.
- National Motor Vehicle Testing Establishment: Crash testing and vehicle safety establishment operated by the [[Bureau of Roads and Paths]].
- Farley Hill Estate & National Park: Hilltop mansion with lush colonial gardens.
- Barbados Museum: Large, multi-interest museum and headquarters of the local historical society.
- Combermere School: Among the oldest schools in the Caribbean, founded in 1695. Still operating as a public secondary school today.
- Bloomsbury Botanical Gardens: Beautiful horticultural gardens maintained by Barbados University.
- Office of the Director 280
- Press Office 180
- Establishments Office 520
- Recruitment Office 560
- Evening Classes Office 1,400
- Reading Rooms Office 260
- Correspondence School 520
- Associate Assessments Office 300
- Postal Papers Office 180
- University Associates Office 260
- School Associates Office 220
- Evening Teachers Office 340
- Barbados University 1,500
- Method Tool Works 1,500
- Barbados Arsenal 600
- Hurricane Office 560
- Insulin Works 380
- Skilled Trades & Construction 12.5%
- Education 10.9%
- Healthcare 10.8%
- Domestic 9.7%
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- Skilled Trades & Construction 12.5%
- Education 10.9%
- Healthcare 10.8%
- Domestic 9.7%
| Occupation | Share | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Trades & Construction | 12.5% | 219,200 |
| Education | 10.9% | 191,500 |
| Healthcare | 10.8% | 189,000 |
| Domestic | 9.7% | 169,500 |
| Industry | 8.4% | 147,300 |
| Agriculture, Land & Sea | 7.3% | 126,900 |
| Arts & Media | 5.1% | 89,300 |
| Government & Civil Administration | 5.0% | 88,400 |
| Transport | 4.9% | 86,000 |
| Security & Defence | 4.0% | 70,400 |
| Retail, Distribution & Logistics | 3.8% | 66,500 |
| Sport & Recreation | 3.1% | 53,800 |
| Hospitality & Participatory Trades | 3.0% | 52,500 |
| Economic Planning | 2.9% | 50,500 |
| Law & Justice | 2.1% | 36,600 |
| Information & Communications | 2.1% | 36,400 |
| Science & Research | 1.9% | 33,700 |
| Energy & Resources | 1.5% | 25,500 |
| Religious & Ceremonial | 1.0% | 17,400 |
Register estimates of posts located in the republic, rounded; figures under 50 suppressed. Includes 1,880 posts held by non-residents.
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2046
National Robotics Plant is opened by National Machines in Barbados
- 1958
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1820
The Colonial Hotel School is founded in Barbados
- 1695