Antigua and Barbuda.

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  • Source:
    Department of State publication. Background notes series [Backgr Notes Ser] 1993 Jan, pp. 1-4.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Corporate Authors:
      United States. Department of State. Bureau of Public Affairs. Office of Public Communication
    • Source:
      Publisher: U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Public Communication, Editorial Division Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 100940530 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1049-5517 (Print) Linking ISSN: 10495517 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Backgr Notes Ser
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: [Washington : U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Public Communication, Editorial Division : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 1980-
    • Subject Terms:
      Economics* ; Environment* ; Ethnicity* ; Geography* ; Government* ; Health Resources* ; Politics* ; Population Characteristics*; Americas ; Antigua and Barbuda ; Caribbean Region ; Culture ; Demography ; Developing Countries ; North America ; Organization and Administration ; Population
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Indexing Agency: PIP Local ID #: 090531. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00226815.
      Keywords: Americas; Antigua And Barbuda*; Caribbean; Cultural Background; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Economic Factors; Environment*; Ethnic Groups*; Geographic Factors*; Government*; Macroeconomic Factors*; North America; Organization And Administration; Political Factors*; Population; Population Characteristics*; Production*; Resources*
      Note: TJ: BACKGROUND NOTES
      Local Abstract: [PIP] Antigua and Barbuda is a country of 2 islands of, respectively, 281 and 161 sq km with 62,600 and 1300 inhabitants, of whom 90% are literate. Independence was gained on November 1, 1981. The terrain is generally low-lying with a tropical maritime climate. English and local dialects are spoken by inhabitants of mainly African origin and some of British, Portuguese, Lebanese, and Syrian origin, ethnic groups who are of mainly Anglican faith. Evangelical Protestant and Roman Catholic minorities are also found. Life expectancy is 70 years. GDP is $411 million, growing at a rate of 2.6%. Per capita income is $600. The country's natural resources are negligible. Cotton, livestock, vegetables, tourism, transport, construction, and manufacturing are areas of economic production. $353 million of goods are imported, and $32 million are exported. In-depth information is also given on the people and history, government and principal officials, political conditions, the economy, defense, foreign relations, relations with the U.S., and names of principal U.S. officials in the country.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19930101 Date Completed: 19940503 Latest Revision: 20211203
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      12178056