Facts: Its stripes of blue- for the sea and sky. Strip of Gold- for the sand of
the beaches. The black trident head was inspired by the colonial flag of
Barbados, which featured a trident-wielding Poseidon, or Neptune, figure.
The shaft of the trident is broken symbolising Barbados' break from Britain.
The flag was first hoisted on Nov. 30, 1966, the date of independence from
Barbados Culture: THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
In plenty and in time of need
When this fair land was young
Our brave forefathers sowed the seed
From which our pride is sprung
A pride that makes no wanton boast
Of what it has withstood
That binds our hearts from coast to coast
The pride of nationhood
We loyal sons and daughters all
Do hereby make it known
These fields and hills beyond recall
Are now our very own
We write our names on history's page
With expectations great,
Strict guardians of our heritage
Firm craftsmen of our fate
The Lord has been the people's guide
For past three hundred years
With him still on the people's side
We have no doubts or fears
Upward and onward we shall go
Inspired, exulting, free
And greater will our nation grow
In strength and unity
Lyrics By: Irving Burgie.
Barbados Coloring Pages, Flag, Map
Fact: Barbados is divided into 11
Facts: Barbados is the eastern-most Caribbean island.
It is 21 mi in length and as much as 14 in width, amounting to 166 sq mi.
Barbados was first occupied by the British in 1627 and remained a British
colony until internal autonomy was granted in 1961.
In 1966, Barbados became an independent state and Commonwealth
realm, retaining Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State.
The coat of arms of Barbados
was adopted upon independence
in 1966 by decree of Queen