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Bridgetown
International country code:
+1 246

Government:
Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy

Population Barbados:
279,000 (2006)

Religion:
Most Barbadians are Protestant Christians (67%), chiefly of the
Anglican Church, but there are other Protestant, Roman
Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Hindu, Muslim and Jewish minorities

Currency:
Barbadian dollar BBD

Bridgetown

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Welcome to Bridgetown.
The City of Bridgetown,  is the capital and largest city of the nation
of Barbados.  Bridgetown is located  on the southwestern coast of
the island along Carlisle Bay. Parts of the Greater Bridgetown area
lie along the borders of the neighbouring parishes Christ Church
and St. James. (
See Google Map of Barbados)
Things To Do in Barbados
Enjoy a touch of splendor while visiting Barbados's colorful Orchid World and Wildlife Reserve.
Bridgetown is a major West Indies tourist destination, and the city
acts as an important financial, informatics and convention centre in
the Caribbean region.

Each January, Bridgetown hosts the
Barbados Jazz Festival. The
annual event is a masterpiece of musical art against the backdrop
of traditional tropical life in Barbados.

Barbados is a surfer's paradise. The island's location far out in the
Atlantic Ocean allows waves to travel thousands of kilometers  to
finally unload all the power over Barbados' coral reefs.
Grantley Adams International Airport

Airport code: BGI
Barbados is served by Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI),
13 km (8 miles) east of Bridgetown.

British Airways, American Airlines, and Air Canada are among the
airlines that fly into BGI. Direct flights are offered from New York,
Miami, London, and Manchester, among others.