Columbus landed on Antigua in 1493. The British colonized it in 1632. The British associated state of Antigua achieved independence as Antigua and Barbuda on November 1, 1981. The government maintains close relations with the United States, the UK, and Venezuela. Tourism, which accounts for more than 50% of GDP, was hit hard by the worldwide recession in 2008-09. The economy suffered a further blow when Robert Allen Stanford, a Texas businessman, was charged by U.S. authorities Febuary 17,2009, with employing his Antigua-based Stanford International Bank to carry out a fraudulent 8 billion-dollar investment scheme.
what is the capital of antigua and barbuda
The Arawaks called the Antigua and Barbuda Wa'ladli, the Caribs called it Wa'omoni. Most commonly known as Wadadli.
Antigua and Barbuda have 75 schools.
The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's.
St. John's is the capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda's main religion is Anglican or the church of England.
The population of Antigua and Barbuda is approximately 85,000.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is queen of Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua is 281 square kilometers. Barbuda is 161 square kilometers. The size of Antigua and Barbuda combined is 442 square kilometers.
Antigua and Barbuda share the same Prime Minister so are usually taken as a country. Together they believe in love, peace and independance.
Yes, Antigua and Barbuda will be competing in the 2012 Olympics.
Antigua and Barbuda became independent on November 1, 1981