three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and blue with the head of a black trident centered on the gold band; the trident head represents independence and a break with the past (the colonial coat of arms contained a complete trident)

Barbados

Barbadian(s) or Bajan (colloquial) (noun) 0 (adjective)

English

Bridgetown

parliamentary democracy

281,968 ranked 182, (data 2008)

easternmost Caribbean island. The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean 0 m.

Coastline 97 km.

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11 parishes and 1 city*; Bridgetown*, Christ Church, Saint Andrew, Saint George, Saint James, Saint John, Saint Joseph, Saint Lucy, Saint Michael, Saint Peter, Saint Philip, Saint Thomas

30 November 1966 (from UK)