Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Barbados transitioned from a constitutional monarchy to a parliamentary republic in 2021, with a ceremonial president replacing the British monarch as head of state.
11 Parishes
The country consists of 11 parishes, a historic administrative division still used today.
Bicameral Parliament
Parliament consists of the House of Assembly, directly elected, and the Senate, whose members are appointed.
First-Past-the-Post Elections
Parliament consists of the House of Assembly, directly elected, and the Senate, whose members are appointed.