Antigua and Barbuda
Parliamentary democracy (under constitutional monarchy)Independent since 1981
Local name:
Antigua and Barbuda
Region:
Caribbean
Area:
440 km²
Capital:
Saint John’s
Geography
Antigua and Barbuda are an island state in the caribbean sea. The dwarf state has a total area of only 440 km² (170 mi²) and a total coastline of 153 km (95.1 mi). This land area is about 2.5 times the size of Washington, D.C. Antigua and Barbuda are thus one of the smallest countries in the Americas by area and ranked 204th worldwide.The highest elevation in the country (Mount Obama) is 402 meters. Besides the two main islands, the country has 44 other small islands. Antigua and Barbuda have no direct neighbors. The distance between New York City and the Capital Saint John’s is about 2,870 km (1,783 mi).
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Current time in Antigua and Barbuda:
The countrywide time in Antigua and Barbuda is Atlantic Standard Time (AST).
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually -4 hours in summer and -3 hours in winter. The next time change will be on November 05 at 1:00 am (local time).
Time zones and clock changesSunrise and sunset00:00
May 2023
The countrywide time in Antigua and Barbuda is Atlantic Standard Time (AST).
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually -4 hours in summer and -3 hours in winter. The next time change will be on November 05 at 1:00 am (local time).
Population
Population:93,219
Population per km²:211.9
Life expectancy males:Ø 76.1 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 81.3 yearsBirth rate:
12.2 ‰Death rate:
6.0 ‰Males/Females:
47.7% : 52.3%Population pyramid
The currency in Antigua and Barbuda is the East Caribbean dollar (XCD).
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 US dollar = 2.70 Dollars
1 Dollar = 0.37 US dollar
1 Dollar = 0.37 US dollar
Languages
Official language:
English
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Creole-English | 95.7 % |
| other | 4.3 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Adventists | 12.4% |
| Methodists | 10.1% |
| Brethren | 8.3% |
| Church of God | 4.1% |
| Baptists | 3.6% |
| Pentecostals | 12.2% |
| Roman Catholics | 8.2% |
| Anglicans | 17.6% |
| nondenominational | 5.9% |
| other | 17.6% |
Economy
| GDP: | 1.47 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 749.5 M $ |
| Importations: | 868.8 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 416.00 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 11.0 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 7.53 % |
| › Energy consumption: | 278.0 M kWh |
According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Antigua and Barbuda are a developing country because of its lower economic performance.
In terms of revenues, Antigua and Barbuda rank only 72nd in the world and, with an average annual income of 15,780 USD are one of the high-income countries.
Antigua and Barbuda are sometimes referred to as a tax haven.
Antigua and Barbuda is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 61% Urban areas: | 266 km² |
| 20% Agricultural areas: | 90 km² |
| 18% Forest: | 81 km² |
| 1% Others: | 3 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 1,170 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 677 |
| › Airports: | 1 |
Most important cities
| City | District | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John’s / Capital | Saint John | 82,000 |
| All Saints | Saint Peter | 2,530 |
| Piggotts | Saint George | 1,880 |
| Liberta | Saint Paul | 1,670 |
| Bolands | Saint Mary | 1,660 |
| Potters Village | Saint John | 1,430 |
| Codrington | Barbuda | 1,330 |
| Parham | Saint Peter | 969 |
| Falmouth | Saint Paul | 619 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | constitutionally allowed |
Existing trade agreements
- ALBA - Bolivarian Alliance for America
- CARICOM - Caribbean Community and Common Market
- OECS - Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
Alliances
List of 152 developing countries
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