Barbados (American States) Satellite maps
Country: Barbados (Barbados)Independence Day: November 30 (1966)National Day: November 30 (1966)Flag: a rectangular, long and wide ratio of 3:2.The equivalent of three parallel vertical rectangular form, on both sides of the blue, golden yellow for the middle.In the middle of a yellow rectangular black Trident.On behalf of the blue ocean and the sky.Gold on behalf of beaches; Trident symbol of the people, for the people, by the people.National Emblem: The Centre for the shield logo emblem.Baba face shield have more than one tower tree, also known as fig trees, Barbados, the name will be derived from this; Barbados has the characteristics of saffron embellished in the face shield of the Department of Liangjiao.Shield logo for the top of the helmet and saffron; helmets on the two black arm holding a cane, on behalf of the country's economic characteristics - the cultivation of sugar cane and sugar industries.Shield logo colors peculiar to the left side of the dolphin, is the right of the bird pelicans, are unique to Barbados on behalf of animals, the bottom of the Shoudai written in English on "self-esteem and diligence."Physical Geography: 431 square kilometers.The East Caribbean Netherlands Antilles on the eastern end, 322 km west Trinidad.A coastline of 101 km.The island the highest point 340 meters above sea level.No rivers on the island, a tropical rain forest climate.Population: 270,000 (1997).One black African descent accounted for 90 percent, accounting for four percent of European descent.Common language is English.Most residents of Christian and Catholic.Capital: Bridgetown (Bridgetown)A brief history: 16 centuries ago, the Arawak Indians and the Caribbean family living in this family.In 1518 the Spaniards landed on the island.10 years after the Portuguese invasion.1624 British colony for the division of the island.In 1627 the British Governor's jurisdiction located, and from the West African slave traders to open up a large number of plantations.1834 Britain was forced to announce the abolition of slavery.In 1958 to join the West Indies Federation (the Federation in May 1962 dissolution).October 1961 implementation of internal self-government.November 30, 1966 declaration of independence, a Commonwealth member countries.Politics: British Queen Elizabeth II is head of state of Barbados.Governor of the British Queen's representative, according to the Pakistani government by the Queen to appoint the nomination.Governor has the power to appoint prime minister, and in accordance with the recommendation of the Prime Minister to appoint ministers, senators and members of the Supreme Court.Council for the state legislature, the Senate and House of Representatives, a period of five years.Senate, 21 seats appointed by the Governor, the House of Representatives 28 seats, members elected by universal suffrage.Diplomacy: pursuing an independent and non-aligned foreign policy.Advocate the ideological diversity and different political system of peaceful coexistence between countries.On the basis of sovereign equality of States and to develop mutually beneficial relations and promote national economic development and improving people's lives.Advocated in international affairs, the implementation of a just, moral principles and respect for human rights through constructive cooperation in the establishment of a new international economic order.Relations with China: May 30, 1977, Barbados established diplomatic relations with China.Reproduced: http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2002-06/23/content_453197.htm
Barbados geographical coordinates (Google maps satellite map Landmark) finishing date: (2006/9/28 9:32:00)
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