0
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island country located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It is called the “Land of 365 Beaches” in reference to the numerous beaches surrounding the area.
260 Questions
Why is Samuel Isles important in your life as an Antigua?
Samuel Isles was an important person in my life as an Antiguan because he was a fearless and passionate preacher of the gospel and was use by God to start churches along the Eastern Seaboard and if God didn't help him start churches we wouldn't have christian lives and wouldn't know any thing about our Christ Savior, Jesus or our Father, God.
How many shops in Antigua and Barbuda?
I cannot name or count all the shops in Antigua and Barbuda, but I can give a list of different shops in Antigua:
- Island Woman
- Inizio
- Deshaun
- The Map Shop
- The Best of Books
- A Thousand Flowers
- Zenergy
- It
- Sunglass Hut
- Silverado
What in the world is the history of Antigua and Barbuda?
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 readership of the Antigua Sun newspaper?
The readership of the Antigua Sun newspaper is targeted to those who are between the ages of 18 and 45. However, anyone who is interested in reading print papers can be included in the readership.
Is there much crime in Antigua?
In all honesty, there is crime everywhere. The crime in Antigua isn't bad, but it isn't good either. The government could help their people out more to decrease the crime rate.
Who is the head of state of Antigua and Barbuda?
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is the Head of State of Antigua and Barbuda.
When was the last general election in Antigua?
The last general election in Antigua was four years ago. Next year it will be five years until the next general election.
Where can one find Antigua vacation packages?
There are many companies online where you can find Antigua vacation packages that include flights and accommodation. Expedia or Trip Adviser have a good selection.
What restaurants are in Antigua?
Antigua has a variety of different food from wood-oven baked bread and cheese (my favourite), to Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Chinese, and Asian cuisine.
Top Ten Restaurants in Antigua (from experience) (at random):
- Sugar Ridge
- Le Bistro
- Mama Lolly's Vegetarian Cafe
- Mama Pasta
- La Bussola
- The Larder
- Turners
- Catherine's
- Cecelia's
- Harmony Hall
How did Antigua and Barbuda get their languages?
Antigua and Barbuda speak English, it's just broken down which make people think it is a language. We call it dialect.
For example:
English: Hey, how are you?
Antiguan: Yo, ya safe?/ Ya irie?/ Everyting bless?
What is the national flag of Antigua?
The national flag of Antigua is:
The golden sun image symbolizes the dawn of a new era, red symbolizes the dynamism of the people, blue represents hope, black represents the soil and the nation's African heritage, gold, blue, and white represent Antigua's natural tourist attractions - sun, sea, sand; and the V shape symbolizes victory.
