Barbary is a constituent republic of Kalina Region.
| Barbary Republic | |
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| Island of Barbuda | |
| Constituent Republic of Vekllei | |
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| Part of the Kalina Region | |
| Population | 58,629 |
| Demographics | 85% Afro-Kalinago · 15% Caribbean mixed |
| Accession | 1836, as part of the British Atlantic Territories |
| Area | 160.56 km² |
| Capital | Freetown |
| Languages | English, Barbary Creole |
The Barbary Republic is a constituent republic of Vekllei on the northeast periphery of the Kalina archipelago, north of Antigua. It is a flat, wooded coral island without a source of fresh water. Its capital and only settlement, Freetown, lies on the edge of Barbary Lagoon in the northwest.
Originally inhabited by Arawaks, Barbary was known during the colonial period as Codrington’s Island, named for the absentee family that operated it as a slave estate between the 17th and 19th centuries. It was never part of the sugar plantation system, and was struck by two major slave rebellions prior to the outlawing of slavery in the British Empire in 1834. After incorporation into the British Atlantic Territories, Codrington’s formerly enslaved residents had autonomy from the dominion and established common farms and fishing grounds. Land during this period was held communally, a practice that continues in the present day. Most residents are black, descended from enslaved people, but there are growing populations of Verde whites and Chinese.
Barbary has a small, close-knit community that works mostly in local agriculture and municipal goods. The civil service makes up most of its formal revenues, which operates a single hospital and a few schools. Most locals go to Antigua for university. An airstrip in the south offers transport to larger airports as well as a base for recreational flying. Barbary has only has a single commuter rail service – a tram from Freetown to Coco Point – and bicycles and mopeds are typically used to get around. The interior of the island is well-wooded, and fringed by accessible beaches of high quality.
Climate
Warm and wet, with a tropical monsoon season. August through October is hurricane season.
Public Holidays
- New Year’s Day 1 Jan
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Whit Monday
- Commonwealth Day 1 May
- August Monday 1st Mon/Aug
- August Tuesday 1st Tue/Aug
- Republic Day 1 Nov
- Heroes Day 9 Dec
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Boxing Day 26 Dec
- Electronic Components
- Fish
- Glass
- Grains
- Lubricants
- Palm Oil
- Plastics
- Pulses
- Rare Earths
- Salt
- Timber
| Occupation | Share | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Land & Sea | 12.7% | 5,046 |
| Education | 10.0% | 3,992 |
| Domestic | 9.5% | 3,767 |
| Healthcare | 8.9% | 3,550 |
| Industry | 8.8% | 3,519 |
| Skilled Trades & Construction | 8.8% | 3,498 |
| Arts & Media | 5.2% | 2,076 |
| Transport | 5.0% | 2,003 |
| Government & Civil Administration | 5.0% | 2,001 |
| Hospitality & Participatory Trades | 4.2% | 1,667 |
| Retail, Distribution & Logistics | 4.0% | 1,581 |
| Security & Defence | 3.6% | 1,421 |
| Economic Planning | 2.8% | 1,108 |
| Science & Research | 2.6% | 1,039 |
| Sport & Recreation | 2.6% | 1,028 |
| Information & Communications | 2.1% | 842 |
| Energy & Resources | 1.7% | 682 |
| Law & Justice | 1.7% | 680 |
| Religious & Ceremonial | 0.9% | 341 |
- Barbary Frigate Bird Sanctuary: Protected nesting grounds for the magnificent frigate bird, located in the mangroves on Barbary Lagoon.
- Darby Sinkhole: Large, 20 meter sinkhole with vegetation.
- Indian Cave: Coastal cave with freshwater pools and Arawak petroglyphs inside.
- River Fort: British colonial fort with a tower for gun emplacements.
- Government House: Colonial-era government house, now the seat of the Barbary Parliament.
- The Ginnery: Historic warehouse built in the 19th Century, now part of the Barbary Secondary School.
- Atlantic Barbary Store Atlantic Department Company 120
- Fort George Hotel Atlantic Hotel 50
- Cold Works Atlantic Works 1,000
- Airlink Barbary Marine Station Commonwealth Airways 30
- Freetown Municipal Railway CommRail 273
- Barbary Marine Research Station CUWI 300