| Capital: |
Bridgetown |
| Population: |
260,000
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| Island Size: |
21 miles long, 14 miles wide
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| Climate: |
Avg. 47 inches rainfall per year, mostly June through November
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| Language: |
English |
| Currency: |
Barbados Dollar, US Dollars widely accepted
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| Taxes: |
7 1/2% tax on hotels, 15% tax on restaurants / admission to attractions and merchandise (other than duty free), $12.50 departure tax
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| Tipping: |
Most hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge
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| Local Transportation: |
Buses run the main roads about every 20 minutes but are often full, taxisrates are fixed by the government but are not metered - agree on a fair and currency before you start a taxi ride
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| Beach Wear: |
No topless or nude sunbathing
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| Time Zone: |
Atlantic Standard (one hour ahead of Eastern Standard, 4 hours behind GMT)
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| Entry Documents: |
All visitors must have outbound ticket, U.S. and Canadian citizens need proof of identity = a passport or a photo ID (Driver's License) along with an official birth certificate, visitors from other countries require a passport. |
| Electrical System: |
110 volt AC
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