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Antigua and Barbuda

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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.

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Antigua and Barbuda

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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Noun1.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


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In an interview with the UN Chronicle, Committee Chairman John William Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda identified the proposed Human Rights Council and Peacebuilding Commission as two examples of the impact of the World Summit.
The energy pact will provide Venezuelan oil at preferential prices to Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, the Dominican Republic, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Suriname.
government cracked down on Internet gambling, the tiny island nation of Antigua and Barbuda (population 68,000) protested to the WTO that this violated its trade rights.
 
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