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Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles. It is 34 kilometres (21 mi) in length and as much as 23 kilometres (14 mi) in width, amounting to 431 square kilometres (166 sq mi).
It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea. Barbados is outside of the principal Atlantic hurricane belt.

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Thousands of spectators and surfers are flocking to Hawaii's beaches to see the biggest waves in years crash ashore. A legendary big wave surfing contest may be held Tuesday for the first time sin...

Thousands of spectators and surfers are flocking to Hawaii's beaches to see the biggest waves in years crash ashore. A legendary big wave surfing contest may be held Tuesday for the first time since 2004 if waves reach a minimum of 40 feet. (Dec. 7)

* Resident population: 2,825,928 Annual visitors: 1,704,000 (est.)
* Major features: beaches, scuba diving, cliff diving, jungle tours
* 50,623 TripAdvisor reviews of 1,225 accommodations, 261 attractions and 305 restaurants

Jamaica is a melting pot of African, Asian, European and Middle Eastern cultures. You'll experience this diversity in its strong crafts tradition, performing arts and distinctive dining options, like ackee and saltfish with roast breadfruit.

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