Scotland District

region, Barbados

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The Scotland District is a physiographic region in Barbados covering about 15 percent of the island's area. It is located in the northeast and is characterized by rugged uplands where erosion has removed the coral cover that blankets most of the island. This contrasts with the rest of Barbados, which is largely covered by a thick layer of coral. Mount Hillaby, the island's highest point, is in the north-central part, and the land descends sharply to the Scotland District from there. The region experiences erosion, leading the government to implement a conservation plan. Barbados has a pleasant climate with temperatures typically between the low 70s and mid-80s Fahrenheit, and two main seasons: dry (December to May) and wet.12

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…physiographic region known as the Scotland District, which covers about 15 percent of the area, where erosion has removed the coral cover. The government has adopted a conservation plan to prevent further erosion.
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…physiographic region known as the Scotland District, which covers about 15 percent of the area, where erosion has removed the coral cover. The government has adopted a conservation plan to prevent further erosion.
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