PROFILE Geography Area: 431 sq. km. (166 sq. mi.); about three times the size of Washington, DC. Cities: Capital–Bridgetown. Terrain: Generally flat, hilly in the interior. Climate: Tropical. People Nationality: Noun and adjective–Barbadian(s); informally “Bajan(s).” Population (2008 estimate): 281,698. Annual population growth rate (2005): 0.3%. Ethnic groups: Predominantly of African descent 90%, white 4%, Asian [...]

Barbados, the island that so many love has an appeal throughout the year. With the tourist season running from January to June and temperatures ranging from 24 to 29C throughout the year it really does have a lot to offer to beach lovers. During the off season it can rain heavily but the downpours tend [...]