Antigua and Barbuda

An·ti·gua and Bar·bu·da  (n-tg; bär-bd) A country in the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean Sea, comprising the island of Antigua and the smaller islands of Barbuda and Redonda. Settled by the English in 1632, the country became independent in 1981. St. John's is the capital. Population: 69,500. An·tiguan adj. & n.

Antigua and Barbuda

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Antigua and Barbuda

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(Placename) 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.: 71 500 (2001 est.). Area: 442 sq. km (171 sq. miles)

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Antigua and Barbuda - a country in the northern Leeward Islands OAS, Organization of American States - an association including most countries in the western hemisphere; created in 1948 to promote military and economic and social and cultural cooperation Caribbean - region including the Caribbean Islands Antigua - the largest of the islands comprising Antigua and Barbuda Barbuda - an island in Antigua and Barbuda Redonda - an island in Antigua and Barbuda capital of Antigua and Barbuda, Saint John's, St. John's - the capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda; located on the island of Antigua Leeward Islands - a group of islands in the eastern West Indies