Fun Facts
US pop music star was born and raised in Barbados until the age of 16
Who is Rihanna?
In 1625 Barbados was claimed this nation
What is England?
Majority of the residents speak this language, a mixture of English and West African pidgin
What is Bajan?
This fruit is original to the island of Barbados
What is the grapefruit?
Barbados is completely surrounded by this body of water
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
This famous golfer chose the Barbados for his 2004 wedding
Who is Tiger Woods?
In 1816 this African-born Barbadian slave led the largest slave rebellion history in Barbadian history
Who is Bussa?
This sport is a the most popular amongst the Barbadian population
What is cricket?
This Barbadian beverage dates back to 1973 and is sold in over 110 countries
What is Mount Gay Rum?
It takes this long to drive around the entire country of Barbados without stopping
What is 3 hours?
The name Barbados derives from this tree that was once found in abundance on the island
What is the Bearded Fig tree?
Barbados was named by this Portuguese explorer in the 1400's
Who is Pedro a Campos
The religion practiced by majority of Barbadians
What is Christianity, Anglican church?
This "porridge" made of cornmeal and okra is a traditional part of meals
What is cou cou?
Barbados had a very large populations of this animal when it was first settled by the British in 1625
What are wild pigs?
Barbados is the _____ most populated country in the world
What is 183rd?
In this year Barbados gained independence from the British
When is 1966?
Barbadian traditions of sprinkling rum on the ground, walking into the house backwards, and hanging herbs from the windows and doorways are meant for this
What are duppies (or ghosts)?
This US state was originally settled by Barbadians
What is South Carolina?
Barbados exports this amount ($) of rum annually
What is $80 million?
What is Indian River Bridge?
This traditional harvest festival began on the sugar plantations during slavery
What is Crop Over?
A typical Saturday lunch might consist of this meal made of pickled pork and a steamed sweet potato mixture
What is pudding and souse?
The first settlement in Barbados was, Jamestown, is now called
What is Holetown?