Barbadian people

Barbadian people

"'Ethnic group
group=Barbadians
flagicon|Barbados



caption= Notable Barbadian people: Ashley Cole, Rihanna, Shaznay Lewis
Shirley Chisholm, Grantley Herbert Adams
poptime = Est. 400,000
popplace=flagcountry|Barbados
(Nationwide)
279,000
flagcountry|United Kingdom
(London, Manchester, Birmingham)
60,000
flagcountry|United States
(New York, Massachusetts)
54,509
flagcountry|Canada
(Toronto)
20,000
langs=English (Bajan, British English, American English)
rels=Christianity (Predominantly Protestantism)
related=Demographics of Barbados, Barbadian British, Barbadian American, Canadians of Barbadian origin, African diaspora, Black people, Indians in Barbados, Barbadian Jews

Barbadians (or Bajans) are people originating on the Caribbean island of Barbados whether they live there or in the Barbadian diaspora.

Diaspora

Many Barbadians now live overseas and outside of Barbados, the majority have migrated to Anglophone countries, including the United Kingdom, where there are some 60,000 Barbadians, the United States, where around 54,509 Barbadians recide and 20,000 in Canada.

Notable Barbadians

See: List of famous Barbadian people

ee also

* Demographics of Barbados
* Barbadian British
* Barbadian American
* Barbadian Canadian


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Barbadian — is the demonym of anything originating from the island nation of Barbados, including:* Barbadian people, and the Barbadian diaspora: ** Barbadian British ** Barbadian American ** Barbadian Canadian * The Barbadian dialect (also known as Bajan),… …   Wikipedia

  • Barbadian American — Infobox Ethnic group group =flagicon|Barbados Barbadian American flagicon|USA caption = Notable Barbadian Americans: Grandmaster Flash Mr. Lif Shirley Chisholm poptime = Barbadian Americans 54,509 [Census 2000 Detailed Tables: Ancestry… …   Wikipedia

  • Barbadian general election, 2003 — A general election was held in Barbados on 21 May 2003. The Barbadian people elected 30 members to the House of Assembly for a term of five years. The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won the largest share (23) of seats in the… …   Wikipedia

  • Barbadian general election, 1999 — A general election was held in Barbados on 20 January 1999. The Barbadian people elected 28 members to the House of Assembly for a term of five years. The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won the largest share (26) of seats in the… …   Wikipedia

  • Barbadian general election, 1994 — A general election was held in Barbados on 6 September 1994. The Barbadian people elected 28 members to the House of Assembly for a term of five years. The opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) defeated the Democratic Labour Party (DLP),… …   Wikipedia

  • Barbadian general election, 1991 — A general election was held in Barbados on 22 January 1991. The Barbadian people elected 28 members to the House of Assembly for a term of five years. The ruling Democratic Labour Party (DLP) won the largest share (18) of seats in the… …   Wikipedia

  • Barbadian general election, 1986 — A legislative election was held in Barbados on 28 May 1986. The Barbadian people elected 27 members to the House of Assembly for a term of five years. The opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) defeated the Barbados Labour Party (BLP),… …   Wikipedia

  • Barbadian general election, 1981 — A general election was held in Barbados on 18 June 1981. The Barbadian people elected 27 members to the House of Assembly for a term of five years. The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won the largest share (17) of seats in the election.Results …   Wikipedia

  • Barbadian general election, 1976 — A general election was held in Barbados on 2 September 1976. The Barbadian people elected 24 members to the House of Assembly for a term of five years. The opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) defeated the Democratic Labour Party (DLP),… …   Wikipedia

  • Barbadian general election, 1971 — A general election was held in Barbados on 9 September 1971. The Barbadian people elected 24 members to the House of Assembly for a term of five years. The ruling Democratic Labour Party (DLP) won the largest share (18) of seats in the… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”