Barbados is an independent state and the easternmost island of the West Indies. It lies east of Saint Vincent and the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. Barbados is generally flat along the coast and hilly in the interior. Coral deposits form the surface of the island and are underlaid by sedimentary rock. Barbados has no natural deepwater harbors and is largely surrounded by coral reefs.
Hurricanes occasionally strike the island.
Wildlife is limited and includes hares, monkeys, mongooses, tree frogs, and various species of birds. Barbados lacks mineral resources, and nearly all the natural vegetation has been cleared for cultivation. Barbados Hilton , Needham's Pt. Bougainvillea Beach , Maxwell Coast Rd. Visit their Web site for more information.