In the Caribbean where there are many poor countries, how did Barbados become a rich country?

On the world map, the Caribbean is a magical area, and there are many legends about pirates, but in fact, most countries in the Caribbean are still in poverty. Agriculture there is very single, there is no industry, and it can only survive by foreign capital and tourism. However, among many island countries, the per capita income of Barbados is indeed twice that of the people of China, making it a truly rich country. Why? That's because Barbados' land is very flat and fertile, suitable for agricultural cultivation and has developed transportation facilities, which has laid a solid foundation for Barbados' economy.

Barbados, the origin of sugarcane, is as unknown as other islands in the Atlantic and Caribbean. After the British began to colonize, they found that the land here was particularly suitable for planting, and sugarcane was discovered and popularized at that time. 17 in the middle of the world, the price of sugar in the European market has been rising all the way, even to the point where only nobles can use it. At this time, sucrose entered the European market, and Barbados soon became the main producer of sugar products in Europe.

Second, perfect transportation facilities After independence, Barbados islanders still run the sugar business and rely on the British Navy to become the richest island country in the Caribbean. However, the people of Barbados are wise. At this time, they began to vigorously build domestic transportation facilities and improve the power supply, water supply and communication facilities on the island with transportation as the hub, which also became the foundation of Barbados' economic development.

Third, the origin of rum Rum is widely loved, but few people know that Barbados is its birthplace. The earliest data record originated from 165 1. At present, nearly 65,438+00% of Barbados' income comes from the export of rum, as well as from the bartending culture.

Relying on this indomitable spirit of reform, the people of Barbados have developed their own industries such as agriculture, wine-making and fishing, gradually making Barbados' economy richer and richer, and can still ensure the steady development of their own economy when other Caribbean countries are depressed.