What is the old name for Barbados?

The indigenous name for Barbados was Ichi-rougan-aim. The name 'Barbados' comes from a Portuguese explorer Pedro Campos who in 1536, called the island Os Barbados ('The Bearded Ones') based on the appearance of the island's fig trees, which have long hanging aerial roots.



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It's no secret that Barbados is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The serene Caribbean coast on the west is famed for its aquamarine waters and soft sands, while the wilder beaches in Barbados on the east coast are exhilarating to visit, with big rollers and dramatic scenery.

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White Barbadians or European Barbadians are Barbadian citizens or residents of European descent.

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Locals call themselves “Bajans”. People born in Barbados are Barbadian by nationality. However, in Barbados and the Caribbean, persons born in Barbados are referred to as Bajans (pronounced Bay-juns). Also, the island Barbados is known as “Bim”.

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Barbados grows an array of tropical fruits including banana, mango, golden apple, carambola (5-finger), grapefruit and guava. You can purchase these crops in the supermarket, at vegetable markets and farmers markets and from roadside vendors.

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