Antigua and Barbuda

American  

noun

1. an island state comprising Antigua and two smaller islands: a member of the former West Indies Associated States; formerly a British crown colony; gained independence 1981. 171 sq. mi. (442 sq. km). St. John's.

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Antigua and Barbuda British  

noun

1. a state in the Caribbean, comprising the islands of Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda: gained independence in 1981: a member of the Commonwealth. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: St John's. Pop: 90 156 (2013 est). Area: 442 sq km (171 sq miles)

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Antigua and Barbuda

The programme includes meetings with cricketing legends in Antigua and Barbuda, where the West Indies team is based, and meeting conservationists responsible for Guyana's rain forest.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

He also visited Antigua and Barbuda in 2017 following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and made official visits to Guyana in 2000 and the Bahamas in 1973.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

The royal pair will travel to Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, with the King also visiting the Bahamas and Guyana as part of the eight-day trip.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Espinosa's candidacy has been backed by Antigua and Barbuda, but not her own country.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Background: The islands of Antigua and Barbuda became an independent state within the British Commonwealth of Nations in 1981.

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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