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The Siboney were the first to inhabit the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 B.C., but Arawak Indians populated the islands when COLUMBUS landed on his second voyage in 1493. Early settlements by the Spanish and French were succeeded by the English who formed a colony in 1667. Slavery, established to run the sugar plantations on Antigua, was abolished in 1834. The islands became an independent state within the British Commonwealth of Nations in 1981.
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Country Description:
Antigua and Barbuda is a dual island nation known for its beaches, and is a favorite destination for yachtsmen. Tourist facilities are widely available. English is the primary language. Banking facilities and ATMs are available throughout the island. Read the Department of State Background Notes
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ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: All Americans traveling by air outside the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. This requirement will be extended to sea travel ( ... Read this Article
People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s).
Population (2006): 84,097.
Annual population growth rate (2005): 1.3%.
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 (2006): Infant mortality rate--10/1,000. Life expectancy--men 70 years; ... Read this Article
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Location: Antigua and Barbuda is Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico See Map
Capital: name: Saint John's
geographic coordinates: 17 07 N, 61 51 W
time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Currency (Code): East Caribbean dollar (XCD) ...More
Area: total: 442.6 sq km (Antigua 280 sq km; Barbuda 161 sq km) , land: 442.6 sq km , water: 0 sq km , note: includes Redonda, 1.6 sq km ( 1 sq km is approximately 0.4 sq miles or 250 acres)
Area Comparison: 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Elevation Extremes: lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m , highest point: Boggy Peak 402 m (1 meter = 3.28 feet)
Population: 84,522 (July 2008 est.)
Unemployment: 11% (2001 est.)
Ethnic Groups: black 91%, mixed 4.4%, white 1.7%, other 2.9% (2001 census)
Religion: Anglican 25.7%, Seventh Day Adventist 12.3%, Pentecostal 10.6%, Moravian 10.5%, Roman Catholic 10.4%, Methodist 7.9%, Baptist 4.9%, Church of God 4.5%, other Christian 5.4%, other 2%, none or unspecified 5.8% (2001 census)
Languages: English (official), local dialects
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| History
Antigua was first inhabited by the Siboney ("stone people"), whose settlements date at least to 2400 BC. The Arawaks--who originated in Venezuela and gradually migrated up the chain of islands now called the Lesser Antilles--succeeded the Siboney. The warlike Carib people drove the Arawaks from neighboring islands but apparently did ... Read this Article
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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 (2006): 84,097.
Annual population growth rate (2005): 1.3%.
Ethnic groups: Almost entirely of African origin; some of British, ... Read this Article
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