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Ms Judy Thomas
Director
Department of Emergency Management


No.30 Warrens Industrial Park
St. Michael, Barbados

Tel: (246) 438-7575
Tel: (246) 421-6736
Tel: (246) 421-8516
Fax: (246) 421-8612

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http://www.cero.gov.bb

Synopsis of Barbados

Location: 13 10 N, 59 32 W
Area: 430 sq km
Coastline: 97 km
Climate: Tropical; rainy season (June to October)
Terrain: Relatively flat; rises gently to central highland region.
Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
Highest Point: Mount Hillaby 336 m
Natural Resources: Petroleum, fish, natural gas
Population: 278,289 (Jul 2004 est.)
Ethnic groups: Black 90%, White 4%, Asian and mixed 6%
Languages: English
Natural Hazards: Infrequent hurricanes; periodic flooding and landslides
Environmental Issues: Pollution of coastal waters from waste disposal by ships; soil erosion; Illegal solid waste disposal threatens contamination of aquifers.

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