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Barbados is an island nation located towards the east of the Caribbean Sea and in the west of the Atlantic Ocean, part of the eastern islands of the Lesser Antilles, with the nations of Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines being its closest neighbours. The island is 430 square kilometres, (166 sq. mi), and is primarily low-lying, with some higher areas in the island s interior. It is located 13° north of the Equator and 59° west of the Prime Meridian, about 434.5 kilometres (270 mi) northeast of Venezuela. Barbados is predominantly composed of coral and limestone. It is tropical with constant trade winds and contains some marshes and mangrove swamps. Some parts of the island s interior are also dotted with large sugarcane estates and wide pastures with many good views to the sea. Barbados has one of the highest standards of living and literacy rates in the world and, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is currently the No. 1 developing country in the world. The island is a major tourist destination.