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AREA: 166 Sq Miles
POPULATION : 262,000 (approx)
IMPORTS :
- Consumer Goods;
- Machinery;
- Foodstuff;
- Construction Materials;
- Chemicals;
- Fuel;
- Electrical Components.
EXPORTS :
- Sugar;
- Chemicals;
- Electronic Components;
- Rum;
- Molasses;
- Foodstuff;
- Beverages;
- Clothing.
INDUSTRY:
The economy has diversified from the traditional sugar production industry into tourism and light manufacturing. Approximately, 75% of the population is employed in the service industry.
The Barbados government actively encourages foreign investment. Barbados is also an offshore financial and information services centre.
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