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___ Antigua and BarbudaDestination Antigua and Barbuda, a virtual travel guide to Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda. This page aims to give you an overview of Antigua and Barbuda's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this Caribbean island nation, e.g.: official web sites of Antigua and Barbuda, country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Antigua and Barbuda. |
 Caribbean Beach Scene at Antigua © High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda |
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Antigua and Barbuda |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda Background: Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda form the independent nation of Antigua and Barbuda, within the Commonwealth of Nations. They are part of the Leeward Islands in the West Indies. The island nation located in the eastern Caribbean Sea was populated by Amerindian tribes when Christopher Columbus "discovered" it in 1493. He named the island "Santa Maria de la Antigua". Settlements by the Spanish and French were succeeded by the English who formed a colony in 1667. They established slavery to run the sugar plantations on Antigua. Antigua and Barbuda became an independent nation in 1981, but it is still British in many of its traditions. Neighboring island states: Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis Related countries: UK |
 Official Name: Antigua and Barbuda ISO Country Code: ag Time: Local Time = UTC -4h Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 13:32 Capital City: St. John's (Antigua, pop. 30 000). Other Cities: Codrington (on Barbuda) Government: Type: Constitutional monarchy with Westminster-style Parliament. Head of State: Queen ELIZABETH II Independence: 1 November 1981 (from the UK). Constitution: 1981. Geography: Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico. Area: Antigua--281 sq. km. (108 sq. mi.); Barbuda--161 sq. km. (62 sq. mi.). Terrain: partly volcanic and partly coral, generally low-lying, with highest elevation 405 m. (1,330 ft.). Climate: Year-round tropical maritime, cooled by steady trade winds. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s). Population (2001 Antiguan census): 75,401. Annual population growth rate (1999): 1.1%. Ethnic groups: Almost entirely of African origin; some of British, Portuguese, and Levantine Arab origin. Religions: Principally Anglican, with evangelical Protestant and Roman Catholic minorities. Languages: English. Literacy: 90% Natural resources: tourism Agriculture products: Cotton, fruits, vegetables, bananas, coconuts, cucumbers, mangoes, sugarcane; livestock. Industries: Tourism, construction, light manufacturing (clothing, alcohol, household appliances) Exports partners: Germany 49.5%, UK 29.7%, France 3.5% (2004) Imports partners: USA 21.8%, Singapore 18.8%, China 10.7%, Poland 6.7%, Trinidad and Tobago 4.6%, UK 4.4% (2004) Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Antigua and BarbudaGovernment of Antigua and BarbudaOfficial site of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda Official site of the ministry. Diplomatic Missions High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda The High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda in London, promoting tourism and investment. Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to the UN Official site of the Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations. Visa Entry Requirements Information on Visa Requirements for Antigua and Barbuda. Maps Map of Antigua and Barbuda Shaded Relief Map of Antigua and Barbuda.  Google
Earth Antigua and BarbudaZoomable satellite view of Antigua and Barbuda. Google
Earth St. John'sZoomable satellite view of Antigua and Barbuda's capital city. Map
of Central America and the CaribbeanReference Map of Central America and the Caribbean. 
English Harbour © HC of Antigua and Barbuda |
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NewsThe Antigua SunNews from Antigua. Antigua and Barbuda News Antigua and Barbuda news provided by High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda. |
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Arts & CultureAntigua Carnival 2005Keeping the Wadadli Spirit Alive. Museum of Antigua and Barbuda The Museum informs on culture and history of Antigua and Barbuda. |
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Business & EconomyTransportation Airport Services Antigua Ltd. ASA Caribbean Star Airlines Antigua based airline. LIAT Antigua based Caribbean airline. Barbuda Express Ferry service between Barbuda and Antigua. |
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Destination Antigua and Barbuda - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Antigua and Barbuda: Caribbean islands, English Harbor, Dickenson Bay, Shirley Heights Lookout, Betty's Hope sugar plantation.Steel-bands, Calypso singers, Limbo shows, Casinos. Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, horseback riding, biking, sailing, cruising, scuba diving, tours and much more. Antigua & Barbuda - Official Travel Guide The Official Homepage of the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism. High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda The High Commission provides also tourism information. Antigua & Barbuda Today The Daily Observer, Antigua & Barbuda's Oldest Daily Newspaper, presents Antigua & Barbuda. Antigua Explore Antigua A compilation of information about the Island. Antiguan Voice A community site for all those in Antigua and Barbuda, and around the world. Inside Antigua Antigua & Barbuda community website. Barbuda Barbudaful Things to do and see on Barbuda. Hotels Antigua Hotels & Tourist Association Accommodation in Antigua and Barbuda. Yachting Antigua Classics Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Antigua Barbuda Marine Guide Internet site of the annual magazine for yachting visitors. |
 Capital City St. John's - Antigua © High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda |
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EducationUniversity of Health Sciences Antigua - School of MedicineThe University has Liberal Arts and Sciences Programs in addition to the various Medical Programs for the healthcare & non-healthcare professionals. |
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EnvironmentAntigua Barbuda EnvironmentResource for information on the islands environment. Eastern Caribbean Coalition for Environmental Awareness Overall objective of ECCA's programme is to strengthen regional initiatives within the Eastern Caribbean, promote community based nature and heritage tourism, environmental education and to improve the conservation of island ecosystems. |
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HistoryArchaeology in AntiguaIntroduction into the rich and colourful history of Antigua. Historic Antigua and Barbuda Site about Colonial Antigua and Barbuda. Museum of Antigua and Barbuda The Museum provides information on Antigua and Barbuda's culture and history. |
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SearchThe Antigua Network DirectoryDirectory of Antigua and Barbuda related sites. Antigua and Barbuda Visitors Links Links to information for visitors. Additional Information on Antigua and BarbudaBBC News Country Profile: Antigua and BarbudaLANIC Antigua and Barbuda Background Notes: Antigua and Barbuda Governments on the WWW: Antigua and Barbuda Open Directory Project: Antigua and Barbuda Wikipedia: Antigua and Barbuda The World Factbook -- Antigua and Barbuda |
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