Barbados – Barbados' capital is Bridgetown

(Pronounced bahr-bay-dohz and brij-town)

To remember the capital of Barbados, use the following mnemonic:

The bar on the bay does (Barbados) get lots of visitors, but they have to cross a rickety bridge to get back to town (Bridgetown).

Interesting facts about Bridgetown:

- Historic Garrison: Bridgetown and its nearby historic garrison form a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring well-preserved British colonial military architecture and a rich history dating back to the seventeenth century.

- Deep-Water Harbour: The city is centered around the Careenage, a bustling, narrow inlet of the sea that cuts right through the capital and once served as a busy port for repairing and careening sailing ships.

- Parliamentary Tradition: Bridgetown is home to the historic Parliament Buildings, constructed in a striking neo-Gothic style, representing one of the oldest uninterrupted democratic traditions in the Western Hemisphere.