Antigua and Barbuda share no borders with other countries--instead, they are surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. It is mostly low-lying limestone and coral islands with some higher volcanic areas.
People who live on Antigua are called Antiguans; those who live on Barbuda are likewise known as Barbudans. These are also the adjectives used to describe items from these islands. As of July 2011, there are 87,884 people in Antigua and Barbuda.
English is the official language, though some local dialects are also spoken. Those on the islands are mostly Protestant (76.4%) with some Roman Catholics (10.4%).
The country's official name is Antigua and Barbuda. The capital is St. John's, and the country is made up of 6 parishes and 2 dependencies. The constitution can be found here through Constitution Finder. The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda is Baldwin Spencer. Information about the leaders of Antigua and Barbuda's government can be found here. The currency is East Caribbean dollars (abbreviated XCD), which has stood at 2.7 XCD per USD from 2007 to 2010.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Official Website for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbadu, CIA World Factbook
Background Note: Antigua and Barbadu, U.S. Department of State
Antigua and Barbadu 2010 Country Report on Human Rights Practices, U.S. Department of State.
You can also check out the Country Studies tab on our Fed Docs libguide here for more resources on all of the countries.
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