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  Antigua and Barbuda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) and Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, roughly 17 degrees north of the equator.
Antigua and Barbuda are part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago with the archipelago of Guadeloupe to the south, Montserrat to the southwest, Saint Kitts and Nevis to the west and Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin to the northwest.
Antigua and Barbuda is a Commonwealth Realm and the head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented in Antigua and Barbuda by a governor general.
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 Geography of Antigua and Barbuda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antigua and Barbuda lies in the eastern arc of the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Caribbean Sea.
Barbuda lies forty-eight kilometers due north of Antigua, and the uninhabited island of Redonda is fifty-six kilometers southwest of Antigua.
Antigua and Barbuda are Caribbean islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico
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Antigua and Barbuda are part of the Lesser Antilles with the island of Guadeloupe to the south, Montserrat to the southwest, Saint Kitts and Nevis to the west and Saint Barthélemy to the northwest.
The Siboney were the first to inhabit the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 BC, but Arawak and Carib Amerindian tribes populated the islands when Christopher Columbus landed on his second voyage in 1493.
The country consists of a number of islands, of which Antigua is the largest one, and the most populated.
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 Antigua and Barbuda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Antigua and Barbuda are part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago with the island of Guadeloupe to the south, Montserrat to the southwest, Saint Kitts and Nevis to the west and Saint Barthélemy to the northwest.
The small country's main town is the capital Saint John's on Antigua; Barbuda's largest town is.
Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Caribbean Community, United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, Organization of American States, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, and the Eastern Caribbean's.
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 Antigua and Barbuda (08/05)
As head of state, Queen Elizabeth II is represented in Antigua and Barbuda by a governor general who acts on the advice of the prime minister and the cabinet.
Antigua and Barbuda has a bicameral legislature: a 17-member Senate appointed by the governor general--mainly on the advice of the prime minister and the leader of the opposition--and a 17-member popularly elected House of Representatives.
Antigua and Barbuda is strategically situated in the Leeward Islands near maritime transport lanes of major importance to the United States.
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 Facts at a glance Antigua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Antigua and Barbuda are located at the southern end of the Leeward islands.
Antigua was first sighted by the Spaniards but was later colonized by the British who established tobacco plantations.
Antigua and Barbuda's economy is now based on services, principally tourism and offshore banking.
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 Antigua Barbuda   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Antigua (pronounced An-teeand#39;ga) and Barbuda are located in the middle of the...
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Antigua and Barbuda is considered to be one of the Caribbeanand#39;s most prosperous...
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 World Factbook Antigua Barbuda, Antigua Barbuda Map, Information on Antigua Barbuda, Map of Antigua Barbuda, Location ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Antigua and Barbuda comprises of the island of Antigua and two smaller islands - Barbuda and Redonda.
Antigua and Barbuda is an island located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, situated east-southeast of Puerto Rico.
Most of the people of Antigua can be traced back to their African origins, majority of them being descendants of slaves brought to the island centuries ago to work in the sugarcane fields.
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 AllRefer.com - Antigua and Barbuda : History (Caribbean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Antigua was sighted by Columbus in 1493 and named for a Spanish church in Seville.
Antigua, with Barbuda and Redonda as dependencies, became an associated state of the Commonwealth in 1967 and achieved full independence within the Commonwealth in 1981.
Many inhabitants of Barbuda, culturally and politically distinct from Antiguans, have pressed for independence from the larger island.
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 AllRefer.com - Antigua and Barbuda (Caribbean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Antigua and Barbuda[antE´gu, –gwu, bArbu´du] Pronunciation Key, independent Commonwealth nation (1991 pop.
It consists of the island of Antigua (108 sq mi/280 sq km) and two smaller islands, Barbuda and Redonda.
Antigua is a hilly island with a heavily indented coast, while Barbuda is a flat coral island dominated by a large lagoon on its western side.
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 Antigua and Barbuda   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Antigua was explored by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and named for the Church of Santa Maria de la Antigua in Seville.
Antigua was colonized by Britain in 1632; Barbuda was first colonized in 1678.
Antigua and Barbuda: History - History Antigua was sighted by Columbus in 1493 and named for a Spanish church in Seville.
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 Antigua & Barbuda - Official Travel Guide
The expansive, winding coastline that made Antigua difficult for outsiders to navigate is where today's trekkers encounter a tremendous wealth of secluded, powdery soft
Antigua, the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, is about 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, encompassing 108 square miles.
Barbuda, a flat coral island with an area of only 68 square miles, lies approximately 30 miles due north.
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 Geography Of Antigua and Barbuda   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
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Antigua and Barbuda are low-lying and volcanic forming part of the Leeward Islands group of the northeastern Caribbean.
Antigua is best known as the country with 365 beaches (one for each day of the year).
Antigua and Barbuda offers tourist a multitude of attractions to visit while on vacation.
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 Antigua And Barbuda
The Siboney were the first to inhabit the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 B.C...
Antigua and Barbuda at a Glance Department of...
Antigua and Barbuda are the perfect setting for a blissful and romantic wedding...
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 Antigua and Barbuda Tours | Antigua and Barbuda Tour Guide | iExplore
Low-lying and volcanic in origin, Antigua and Barbuda form part of the Leeward Islands group in the northeast Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda comprises three islands; Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda.
Antigua’s coastline curves into a multitude of coves and harbors (they were once volcanic craters) and there are more than 365 beaches of fine white sand, fringed with palms.
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 1000Countries.com: Antigua and Barbuda I: antigua and barbuda, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Antigua is said to be blessed with 365 beaches just like the number of days in a regular...
Museum of Antigua & Barbuda The Museum of Antigua & Barbuda was opened in 1985 and is operated by the Historical & Archaeological Society, a private non-profit...
Antigua and Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, roughly 17...
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 Antigua and Barbuda - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
It has inlets and bays with rolling hills vegetated with flowering trees while (2.) Barbuda is a flat coral island with a large lagoon on the west side of the island and has miles of beaches with pink and white sands.
In 1967 Antigua became an associated state of Britain and on Nov. 1, 1981 Antigua and Barbuda gained independence within the Commonwealth with Vere Bird of the Antigua Labor Party (ALP) as Prime Minister.
In June 1993, James Carlisle was sworn in as the new governor-general and in August 1993 son and Foreign Affairs minister Lester Bird was elected to replaced his father as the new ALP leader in preparation for elections scheduled for March 1994.
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 License Plates of Antigua and Barbuda   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Antigua and Barbuda is a country in the Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda became independent from Great Britain in 1981.
Barbuda and Redonda have a certain form of autonomy.
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 Antigua and Barbuda Country Guide - General Information - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing
Area: Antigua: 280 sq km (108 sq miles); Barbuda: 161 sq km (62 sq miles); Redonda: 1.6 sq km (0.6 sq miles).
Antigua’s coastline curves into a multitude of coves and harbours (they were once volcanic craters) and there are more than 365 beaches of fine white sand, fringed with palms.
Barbuda lies 40km (25 miles) north of Antigua and is an unspoiled natural haven for wild deer and exotic birds.
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 Antigua & Barbuda Map, Buy Antigua & Barbuda Maps, Buy Antigua & Barbuda travel book, Map of Antigua & Barbuda, Buy ...
We suggest that everyone traveling to Antigua and Barbuda take an Antigua and Barbuda map and Antigua and Barbuda travel book.
The islands of Antigua and Barbuda became an independent state within the British Commonwealth of Nations in 1981.
Whether you are yachting in the area, staying at an exclusive resort or exploring the historic sites of English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda have a lot to offer.
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 Open Directory - Regional: Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda: Guides and Directories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Antigua and Barbuda - Information about infrastructure, tourism, and the economy of these islands.
Antigua and Barbuda - The official website of the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism, containing a full guide to the islands: location, climate, history, culture, events, transportation, accommodation, restaurants.
Antigua and Barbuda in the World Factbook - A profile prepared by the United States Central Intelligence Agency.
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 Antigua en barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda Newspapers - Antigua and Barbuda Newspaper and News
Address, Antigua and Barbuda Bureau of Standards Redcliffe St. and Corn Alley PO Box 1550.
In Antigua and Barbuda security forces consist of a police force and a small Antigua and Barbuda signed the Mine Ban Treaty on 3 December 1997 and
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 Omniseek: /Open Directory /Regional /Caribbean /Antigua and Barbuda /Redonda
The West Indies - The Lesser Antilles Antigua and Barbuda Island nation of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea.
Antigua and Barbuda, independent island state, West Indies, in the eastern Caribbean Sea.
Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, together with Redonda, a Antigua and Barbuda An excerpt from 3D Atlas.
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 Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda to participate in study of effects of oil Antigua and Barbuda will participate in a regional comprehensive study of the implications
Barbuda (a dependency) 26 miles to the north, is sparsely populated and famous for arrow Land Area 443 sq km (Antigua 280 sq km) (Barbuda 161 sq km)
Geography and maps of the Caribbean country of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee/Fair Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a full & participating member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM).
The islands of Barbuda and Redonda each enjoy dependency status.
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 Geography Olympics -- Antigua and Barbuda
The Siboney were the first to inhabit the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 B.C., but Arawak and Carib Indians populated the islands when Columbus landed on his second voyage in 1493.
Antigua Labor Party or ALP [Lester Bryant BIRD]; Barbuda People's Movement or BPM [Thomas H. FRANK]; United Progressive Party or UPP [Baldwin SPENCER] (a coalition of three opposition parties - United National Democratic Party or UNDP, Antigua Caribbean Liberation Movement or ACLM, and Progressive Labor Movement or PLM)
Royal Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force, Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force (including the Coast Guard)
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 Antigua Vacation Guide - communication in antigua and barbuda   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
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 Antigua and Barbuda - Unipedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Anguilla to Dominica: Including Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Barts, Saba, Statia, St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Redonda, Guadeloupe, and...
Antigua, Barbuda St. Kitts and Nevis Alive (Antigua, Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis Alive!)
Antigua and Barbuda: The Heart of the Caribbean (Caribbean Guides Series)
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 Antigua and Barbuda Profile: Geography
Central America and the Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda: Geography
443 sq km (Antigua 280 sq km; Barbuda 161 sq km)
More facts and figures on Antigua and Barbuda
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