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The National Capital of Antigua And Barbuda is: St. John's
Antigua And Barbuda Area in Square Kilometers: 443.0
Population Statistics of Antigua And Barbuda are: 69000
Antigua And Barbuda is located in the continent of North Amer. The North Amer continent code is NA

Antigua and Barbuda

OFFICIAL NAME:
Antigua and Barbuda

Geography
Area: Antigua--281 sq. km. (108 sq. mi.); Barbuda--161 sq. km. (62 sq. mi.).
Cities: Capital--St. John's (pop. 30,000).
Terrain: Generally low-lying, with highest elevation 405 m. (1,330 ft.).
Climate: Tropical maritime.

People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s).
Population (2005): 82,786.
Annual population growth rate (2005): 1.7%.
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.
Language: English.
Education (2005): Adult literacy--85.8%.
Health (2004): Infant mortality rate--11.0/1,000. Life expectancy--men 70 years; women 74 years.
Work force (2005): 30,000 (commerce and services, agriculture, other industry).
Unemployment (2002): 13%.

Government
Type: Parliamentary democracy; independent sovereign state within the Commonwealth.
Constitution: 1981.
Independence: November 1, 1981.
Branches: Executive--governor general (representing Queen Elizabeth II, head of state), prime minister (head of government), cabinet. Legislative--bicameral Parliament. Judicial--magistrate's courts, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (High Court and Court of Appeals), Privy Council in London.
Administrative subdivisions: Six parishes and two dependencies (Barbuda and Redonda).
Political parties: Antigua Labour Party (ALP), United Progressive Party (UPP, majority), Barbuda People's Movement (BPM).
Suffrage: Universal at 18.

Economy
GDP (2005): $875.8 million.
GDP growth rate (2005): 3.2%.
Per capita GDP (2004): $12,586.
Inflation (2005): 0.9%.
Natural resources: Negligible.
Agriculture: Fish, cotton, livestock, vegetables, and pineapples.
Services: Tourism, banking, and other financial services.
Trade (2005): Exports--$58 million (merchandise) and $454 million (commercial services). Major markets--European Union (23.2%), United States (7.7%), Anguilla (7.0%), St. Kitts and Nevis (10.3%), Netherlands Antilles (23.4%). Imports--$497 million (merchandise) and $197 million (commercial services). Major suppliers--United States (48.9%), Netherlands Antilles (10.2%), European Union (11.6%), Trinidad and Tobago (10.9%), Canada (3.7%).
Official exchange rate: EC$2.70 = U.S. $1.

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Antigua And Barbuda(ac)

Country Code: AC

Antigua And Barbuda Facts

Antigua and Barbuda :

*Motto: *Each Endeavouring, All Achieving :

*Anthem: **Fair Antigua and Barbuda* *Royal anthem: **God Save the Queen* 1 :

*Capital* (and largest city) :

Saint John's 17°7′N 61°51′W / 17.117, -61.85

Official languages :

English

Demonym :

Antiguan, Barbudan

Government :

Parliamentary democracy under a federal constitutional monarchy

Government Head of State :

Elizabeth II

Government Governor-General :

Louise Lake-Tack

Government Prime Minister :

Baldwin Spencer

Independence from the United Kingdom :

Independence from the United Kingdom Date :

29891

Area :

Area Total :

280 km² (198th) 108 sq mi

Area Water (%) :

negligible

Population :

Population 2008 estimate :

84,522+ (191th)

Population Density :

184/km² (57) 394/sq mi

*GDP* (PPP) :

2007 estimate

*GDP* (PPP) Total :

$1.527 billion[1]

*GDP* (PPP) Per capita :

$18,352[1]

*GDP* (nominal) :

2007 estimate

*GDP* (nominal) Total :

$1.088 billion[1]

*GDP* (nominal) Per capita :

$13,079[1]

*HDI* (2007) :

▲ 0.815 (high) (57th)

Currency :

East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Time zone :

AST (UTC-4)

Internet TLD :

.ag

Calling code :

+1 268

1 :

*God Save The Queen* is officially a national anthem but is generally used only on regal and vice-regal occasions.

Antigua and Barbuda :

*Motto: *Each Endeavouring, All Achieving :

*Anthem: **Fair Antigua and Barbuda* *Royal anthem: **God Save the Queen* 1 :

Official languages :

English

Demonym :

Antiguan, Barbudan

Government :

Parliamentary democracy under a federal constitutional monarchy

Head of State :

Elizabeth II

Governor-General :

Louise Lake-Tack

Prime Minister :

Baldwin Spencer

Independence from the United Kingdom :

Date :

11/1/1981

Area :

Total :

280 km? (198th) 108 sq mi

Water (%) :

negligible

Population :

2008 estimate :

84,522+ (191th)

Density :

184/km? (57) 394/sq mi

*GDP* (PPP) :

2007 estimate

Total :

$1.527 billion[1]

Per capita :

$18,352[1]

*GDP* (nominal) :

2007 estimate

Total :

$1.088 billion[1]

Per capita :

$13,079[1]

*HDI* (2007) :

? 0.815 (high) (57th)

Currency :

East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Time zone :

AST (UTC-4)

Internet TLD :

.ag

Calling code :

+1 268

1 :

*God Save The Queen* is officially a national anthem but is generally used only on regal and vice-regal occasions.