Statistics for Barbados Country Quiz

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This quiz has been taken 1,031 times
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Question	Answer	% Correct
What is the official language of Barbados?	English	99%
What major sea is Barbados situated in?	Caribbean Sea	98%
From what country did Barbados gain its independence in 1966?	United Kingdom	97%
What Barbadian pop singer has sung song such as "Diamonds" and "Umbrella"?	Rihanna	90%
What European country claimed Barbados between 1532 - 1620?	Portugal	86%
What is the most popular and national sport of Barbados?	Cricket	84%
What is the currency of Barbados?	Barbadian Dollar	76%
What type of natural disaster devastated the country in 1955?	Hurricane	76%
What is the closest mainland country to Barbados?	Venezuela	76%
What American leader visited Barbados in 1751 - apparently the only country he visited outside of the present United States?	George Washington	73%
What popular alcoholic drink was first created in Barbados?	Rum	73%
What is the capital of Barbados?	Bridgetown	71%
What was the main export and producing product of Barbados during its colonial era?	Sugar	63%
The island was originally named "Los Barbados" by the first captain of that country who arrived in the island. What does it mean?	{Bearded} One	46%
To what Christian denomination do about 40% of the population belong?	Anglican	34%
In what multi-national team does Barbados compete against other countries?	West Indies	33%
What is the name of the administrative divisions Barbados is divided into?	Parish	28%
What is the colloquial name for someone from Barbados?	Bajan	21%
What is the name of the epic carnival celebration that takes place in Barbados annually?	Crop Over	7%
By what nickname if Barbados famously known?	Land of the {Flying} {Fish}	7%