Barbados Bandiera della Barbados

Cartina geografica della Barbados

 General informations

Country Name

Barbados

Continent

Central America

Surface area

430 km2

Capital

Bridgetown

Population

289,680

Language

English

Currency

Barbados dollar

Time zone

-5hrs in relation to Italy

Area code for Italy

01139

Area code from Italy

001246

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.

Dengue,  Zika

These diseases are spread by mosquito bites and there is no vaccine. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures by implementing behavioural prophylaxes.

Insect sting diseases

Chikungunya and West Nile virus are to be found in certain areas of the Caribbean. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

Barbados is the island in the easternmost Caribbean Sea of the Lesser Antilles; an independent state belonging to the Commonwealth.

The terrain is mostly hilly, though not particularly high (highest point at 336 m).

Given its latitude, it does not enjoy an excessively hot climate because of the breezes to which the island is exposed. Temperatures remain constant throughout the year. Cyclones are frequent and are concentrated in the period between June and November.

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