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Membership Information
Ms Judy Thomas
Director
Department of Emergency Management
No.30 Warrens Industrial Park
St. Michael, Barbados
Tel: (246) 438-7575
Tel: (246) 421-6736
Tel: (246) 421-8516
Fax: (246) 421-8612
E-mail: cero@caribsurf.com
http://www.cero.gov.bb
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Synopsis of Barbados
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| Location: |
13 10 N, 59 32 W |
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Area: |
430 sq km |
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Coastline: |
97 km |
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Climate: |
Tropical; rainy season (June to October) |
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Terrain: |
Relatively flat; rises gently to central highland
region. |
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Lowest Point: |
Atlantic Ocean 0 m |
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Highest Point: |
Mount Hillaby 336 m |
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Natural Resources: |
Petroleum, fish, natural gas |
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Population: |
278,289 (Jul 2004 est.) |
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Ethnic groups: |
Black 90%, White 4%, Asian and mixed 6% |
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Languages: |
English |
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Natural Hazards: |
Infrequent hurricanes; periodic
flooding and landslides |
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Environmental Issues: |
Pollution of coastal waters
from waste disposal by ships; soil erosion; Illegal solid waste
disposal threatens contamination of aquifers. |
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