Get app
Photo: Patdoy at en.wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.How well do you know the gem of the Caribbean? Test your knowledge on the history, culture, nature, and famous faces of beautiful Barbados!
Island Curious 0–4 · Bajan Buddy 5–8 · Honorary Bajan 9–10
Pick one
Westbury New Road in Bridgetown was officially renamed Rihanna Drive during a special ceremony on the island's Independence Day in 2017. The singer grew up in a modest home on this very street. Today, the colorful road attracts fans from all over the world who want to see where her journey to global stardom began.
Photo: SIGMA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
Pick one
The grapefruit is a happy accident from Barbados: a cross between the pomelo and the sweet orange that sprang up on the island in the 18th century. It was once nicknamed the 'forbidden fruit'. Its name probably comes from the way the fruits hang together in clusters, like grapes.
Pick one
Established in 1882, Kensington Oval is the premier sporting ground in Barbados and one of the most famous cricket grounds in the world. It hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup final, as well as the T20 World Cup finals of 2010 and 2024. A statue of the Barbadian cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers stands at the entrance.
Pick one
Dame Sandra Mason, who had previously served as the island's Governor-General, was sworn in as the first president of Barbados on November 30, 2021. This historic transition coincided with the island's 55th anniversary of independence, officially ending its status as a constitutional monarchy under the British Crown.
Photo: Aréat, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
Pick one
Crop Over originated in the late 18th century when Barbados was one of the world's largest sugar producers. The festival celebrated the successful end of the intense sugar cane harvest season. Today, it has evolved into a vibrant, months-long cultural carnival filled with calypso music, colorful costumes, and street parades.
Pick one
Harrison's Cave is a breathtaking limestone cavern featuring crystal-clear streams, deep emerald pools, and dramatic rock formations. Visitors travel through its underground passages in specialized trams. It was first fully mapped in the 1970s and quickly became one of the island's most popular natural attractions.
Photo: NeilEvans at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
Pick one
Barbados is unique among its neighbors because it was formed by the gradual buildup of coral reefs over millions of years, rather than by volcanic eruptions. This limestone structure acts as a giant natural filter, giving the island exceptionally pure and clean drinking water sourced directly from deep underground aquifers.
Photo: United States Central Intelligence Agency, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
Pick one
Mount Hillaby is located in the parish of Saint Andrew and stands at 340 meters (1,115 feet) tall. It offers stunning panoramic views of the island's unique Scotland District, an area known for its rugged terrain. Unlike most Caribbean peaks, it is composed of sedimentary rocks rather than volcanic material.
Pick one
Cou-cou is traditionally made by cooking cornmeal with sliced okra and water, stirring it constantly with a wooden 'cou-cou stick' until it reaches a smooth, firm consistency. It is traditionally served on Fridays or Saturdays alongside savory flying fish stewed in a rich gravy made of tomatoes, onions, and local herbs.
Photo: KINGBROBLOXZZZ, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Pick one
The green monkey was brought to Barbados from Senegal and the Gambia during the slave trade era. Over the centuries, these highly adaptable primates developed distinct physical traits separate from their African ancestors. Today, they can be seen playing in the wild, visiting local gardens, and hanging out at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve.
Photo: tjabeljan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
Paste the code into your page. The player fits itself in, and every vote counts in Votur.
On WordPress, Ghost or Squarespace? Just paste the link of this page into your post.
This is how it looks
Also fun
