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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 .
The first confirmed English settlement in Antigua and Barbuda was established in 1632. [2] In 1674, the first sugar plantation was established in the country. This is when the first African slaves were brought to the country, and soon, the majority of people in Antigua and Barbuda were of African descent. [3]
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.
The first confirmed English settlement in Antigua and Barbuda was in 1632, and a unique English dialect known as Antiguan and Barbudan English (ABE) eventually emerged. [6] In 1674, the Antigua's first sugar plantation was established, which resulted in a significant increase in the slave population and the island eventually becoming majority ...
Turner Beach in Antigua. Antigua (/ æ n ˈ t iː ɡ ə / ann-TEE-gə), [2] also known as Waladli or Wadadli by the local population, is an island in the Lesser Antilles.It is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda.
The national symbols of Antigua and Barbuda are the ten official symbols used to represent the country. [1] Current national symbols. Symbol Image References
By 1998 Antigua and Barbuda was not considered a democracy by Freedom House. [36] The 1999 elections were neither free nor fair, and due to this, the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission was established in 2001. [37] [38] State media was liberalised. [39] A small Caribbean integration movement had also emerged in Barbuda.
DJ Red Alert, disc Jockey on Power 105.1 FM and has been recognized as a hip-hop pioneer; Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers, British-Anguillan Athlete, Barrister, Beauty Queen, Model and Politician who represented Antigua and Barbuda at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon event and was crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2018 and placed Top 20 at Miss Universe 2018