Is Antigua British owned?

Is Antigua British owned?

The islands achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1981, becoming the nation of Antigua and Barbuda. However, it remains part of the Commonwealth of Nations, and remains a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Antigua and Barbuda.

What do antiguans speak?

English

Is Antigua a poor country?

To lessen its vulnerability to natural disasters, Antigua has been diversifying its economy….Economy of Antigua and Barbuda.

Statistics
GDP by sector	agriculture: 2.1%, industry: 19.6%, services: 78.3% (2012)
Inflation (CPI)	1

Where is Antigua Located in the world?

North America

What is the capital of Antigua?

Saint John’s

What is the capital of Saint Lucia?

Castries

Is Antigua in the US?

Antigua and Barbuda is strategically situated in the Leeward Islands near maritime transport lanes of major importance to the United States. Antigua and Barbuda’s location close to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico makes it an attractive transshipment point for narcotics traffickers.

Is St John and Antigua the same?

John’s is the capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda, part of the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea. With a population of 22,219, St. John’s is the commercial centre of the nation and the chief port of the island of Antigua.

Is Grenada an American territory?

The United States recognized Grenada on the 7 February 1974, as the same day as Grenada got independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. These nations formally established diplomatic relations on 29 November 1974.

What continent is Antigua part of?

Are Grenadians African?

Afro-Grenadians are Grenadian people of largely African descent. This term is not generally recognised by Grenadians or indeed Caribbeans. According to the 2012 Census, 82% of Grenada’s population is Black, 13% is mixed European and black and 2% is of Indian origin. (Europeans are less than 1% of the population.)