thumb|Location of [[Barbados]]
Barbados is a sovereign island country in the Lesser Antilles, in the Caribbean. Despite being classified as an Atlantic island, Barbados is considered to be a part of the Caribbean, where it is ranked as a leading tourist destination. Forty percent of the tourists come from the UK, with the US and Canada making up the next large groups of visitors to the island. The Government of Barbados also owns a handful of state-owned companies some of which are outlined below.
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
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File:Central Bank Barbados Building-003.jpg|The Central Bank of Barbados in Bridgetown
File:Saint Andrew, Barbados 040.jpg|Sugar cane growing in Saint Andrew
File:Barbados Mutual Life Assurance Society building, Bridgetown.jpg|The Mutual Life Assurance building in Bridgetown
File:Bathsheba, Barbados 02.jpg|Tourist resort in Bathsheba, Saint Joseph
File:Banks Beer Brewery (side), Barbados.jpg|Banks Barbados Brewery in Saint Michael, Barbados
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