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The primary language spoken by the population of Antigua and Barbuda is Antiguan and Barbudan Creole. [1] In Antigua and Barbuda, no law establishes an official language. [2] English is the language of academic communication, and due to its widespread usage, it is considered the country's working language.
Antiguan and Barbudan Creole is the most spoken language in two independent countries, and is one of the most spoken languages in the eastern Caribbean. The language has approximately 150,000 native speakers. Antiguan and Barbudan Creole is composed of several distinct varieties, some of which are only semi-intelligible to each other.
Of the 38 million West Indians (as of 2001), [19] about 62% speak Spanish (a west Caribbean lingua franca). About 25% speak French, about 15% speak English, and 5% speak Dutch. Spanish and English are important second languages: 24 million and 9 million speak them as second languages. The following is a list of major Caribbean languages (by ...
Antigua and Barbuda [c] is a sovereign archipelagic country composed of Antigua, Barbuda, and numerous other small islands.Antigua and Barbuda has a total area of 440 km 2 (170 sq mi), making it one of the smallest countries in the Caribbean.
As of December 2024, no law in Antigua and Barbuda establishes ABE or any other language as official. [7] As of the last census in 2011, most immigrants living in Antigua and Barbuda come from an English-speaking country. This includes the top four countries that send immigrants to Antigua and Barbuda. [8]
The ‘Land of 365 Beaches’ is, fittingly, an absolute dream for those wanting to relax on the sand, but it also offers more active pursuits, luxury hideaways and plenty of space to party
Bajan is the Caribbean creole with grammar that most resembles Standard English. [2] There is academic debate on whether its creole features are due to an earlier pidgin state or to some other reason, such as contact with neighbouring English-based creole languages. [3]
Pages in category "Languages of Antigua and Barbuda" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.