Barbados is in the Atlantic but due to the proximity to the Caribbean it is classified as a Caribbean island. Barbados was a former colony and many of the residents are black, descendants of the transatlantic slave trade.
“Society in Barbados was composed of three categories of persons: free, indentured, and enslaved. ‘Race’ was a central determinant of status. There were three “racial,” or ethnic, groups—whites, coloureds (those of part-European and part-African parentage or ancestry), and blacks. Some whites were free, and some were indentured; some coloureds were free and some were enslaved; and some blacks were free, and some were enslaved. No whites were enslaved.
https://www.britannica.com/place/Barbados/British-rule
With sugar the primary crop of choice the British required an increase of slave labor. In 1640 whites were the majority on the island in 1834 when slavery was abolished the black population eclipsed the minority white population. Several slave revolts occurred unfortunately they were stopped by the British Troops and local militia.
Barbados became an independent nation on November 30, 1966 with a commonwealth status to Britain. The economy is robust and is one of the best economies in the Caribbean region. Like many former British colonies, the official language is English with the national sport being cricket that is common across many former British colonies.
*Data From: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bb.html
- Calypso
- Spouge
- Jazz
- Rock
- Flying Fish is the national dish and is served with creole sauce.
- Pudding and Souse is pickled pork and sweet potatoes.
- Bajan Fish Cutters this national dish also makes an excellent sandwich.
- Barbados Pepperpot is stewed meat dish.
- Brown Stew Chicken is a stewed chicken served with carrots, potatoes and other ingredients.
