" Barbados and its Independence" was written     to educate persons about Barbados'                      Independence and its national symbols.

Inside, you can find both pictures and descriptions of the symbols.

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Independence                                                                                     5

The Importance of Independence                                                 5   

When did Barbados Become Independent                                  6      

National Symbols of Barbados                                                        7        

 The National Flag of Barbados                                                       8     

The National Flower of Barbados                                                  10

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The Coat of Arms of Barbados                                                            12

Currency                                                                                                    14

The National Anthem of Barbados                                                    15     

The National Pledge of Barbados                                                      16      

The National Motto of Barbados                                                        17        

What does it mean when a country is

Independent?

  When a country becomes independent        they are free from control, influence and                       support of another country. 

Why is it important?

Leaders of the countries can make decisions they believe are best for their                                    people.

The country would have an opportunity to                          become developed.

When did Barbados Become Independent?

 On November 30th, 1966 Barbados gained  its independence from Britain, under the         rule of the Right Excellent Errol Walton                                          Barrow.

      After becoming independent, Barbados                        adopted their own symbols.         

National Symbols of Barbados

•The National Flag of Barbados

•The National Flower of Barbados

•The Coat of Arms of Barbados

•Currency

•The National Anthem of Barbados

•The National Pledge of Barbados

• The National Motto of Barbados

The National Flag of Barbados

• The colours of the Barbados national flag are:     ultramarine(blue), gold (yellow) and black.

• The ultramarine represents the sky and the       sea.

• Gold represents the sun.

• And the black trident represents Barbados          breaking away from Britain. 

The National Flag of Barbados

The National Flower of Barbados

Names for the national flower of Barbados:

•Pride of Barbados

•The Flower Fence

•The Caesalpinia Pulcherrima (Scientific name)