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Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda (English Antigua and Barbuda [ænti ː ɡə] and [bɑrbju ː də], in the lane. In Spanish. - “Ancient” and “bearded”) - the state of the same name on the islands and the island of Redonda in the group of the Lesser Antilles (Caribbean Sea).

Population - mostly negros. Most of the believers - Protestants.

Member of the Commonwealth, the Organization of American States.

Head of state - a monarch of Great Britain, submitted by the Governor-General.

History
In ancient times the island was inhabited by Arawak Indians. In the 13th century, they replaced the militant tribes of the Caribs.

Islands discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 during his second expedition.

Since 1632 - possession of Great Britain. The British founded in Antigua plantations (sugar cane, cotton, tobacco, coconuts), for that were imported Negro slaves from Africa. Slavery was abolished in 1834.

In 1958-1962 Antigua - in the West Indies Federation.

In February 1967, Britain placed Antigua status of “associated with the UK state.

November 1, 1981 - an independent state.

Has diplomatic relations with Russia (established with the USSR 5.01.1990)

Political system
Main article: Politics of Antigua and Barbuda
The political system of Antigua and Barbuda is defined as a federal parliamentary monarchy. The head of state is the British monarch, who appoints the Governor-General, having official functions. Louise Lake-Tack, appointed by the Governor-General in 2007, became the first woman governor in the history of Antigua and Barbuda to hold this position. Composition of the Council of Ministers (Government) Antigua and Barbuda was adopted by the Governor General on the Prime Minister (since March 23, 2004 - Baldwin Spencer). The Prime Minister is the head of the government, which belongs to the executive branch.

Legislative power is vested in the Government and Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda. Bicameral Parliament consists of Senate (includes 17 members appointed by the Governor-General) and the House of Representatives (includes 17 deputies elected by the majority system for a period of 5 years). The last elections were held on March 12, 2009. As a result of elections the United Progressive Party won 9 seats, the Labor Party - 7 seats, Barbuda People’s Movement - 1 seat.

Judicial power is vested in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (with its headquarters situated in Saint Lucia, one judge is a resident of Antigua and Barbuda, and presides over the court of general jurisdiction). Antigua and Barbuda is also a member of the Caribbean Court of Justice.

Subdivisions
Main article: Subdivisions of Antigua and Barbuda
The territory of Antigua and Barbuda is divided into 6 districts - Saint Peter and Saint Philip, Saint George, Saint John, Saint Mary, Saint Paul - and 2 dependent territories: Barbuda and Redonda.

District


1) Saint George (Saint George)
2) Saint John (Saint John)
3) St Mary (Saint Mary)
4) Saint Paul (Saint Paul)
5) Saint Peter (Saint Peter)
6) Saint Philip (Saint Philip)
Capital
Pargev (Parham)
Saint John (Saint John’s)
Bolans (Bolans)
Doc Nelson (Nelson’s Dockyard)
Pargev (Parham)
Carlisle (Carlisle)

 

Geography
Main article: Geography of Antigua and Barbuda
The state consists of two relatively large islands and several small islands near their coasts. Antigua - the largest (280 km ²) and populated. Island of Barbuda, located 48 kilometers north of Antigua, is the second largest island (161 km ²). Small uninhabited island of Redonda (1.6 km ²), approximately 40 miles west of Antigua, is also part of Antigua and Barbuda.

In the landscape is mainly dominated by lowlands. The highest point in Antigua - Boggi hill (402 m). The highest point Barbuda - 32 hours

The capital of the state - city of St. John’s, located on about. Antigua. The largest settlement on about. Barbuda is Codrington.

The islands enjoy a warm tropical climate with constant temperatures throughout the year. The best weather conditions - from late November until early May.

Nature
Main article: Nature of Antigua and Barbuda
Island of Antigua hilly, height up to 402 m (Obama), on the coral-in Barbuda has a flat topography. Volcanic-in on the uninhabited Redonda. The climate is tropical trade wind and hot. Wet season is May - November. Characterized by the fall hurricanes. Rivers is not that sharply raises the problem of fresh water. Wildlife islands consists mainly of a rich avifauna, in the surrounding waters - communities of coral reefs.

Economy
Main article: Economy of Antigua and Barbuda
The basis of the economy - tourism (60% of GDP).

In agriculture, the cultivated cotton, fruits, vegetables, bananas, coconuts, mangoes, sugarcane; bred cattle.

Industry - Production of clothing and alcoholic beverages.

Population
Main article: Demographics of Antigua and Barbuda
Population - 85,6 thousand (estimated at July 2009).

Annual growth rate - 1,3%.

Birth rate - 16.6 per 1000 inhabitants (fertility - 2.07 births per woman)

mortality rate - 5.9 per 1000,

Immigration - 2,4 in 1000.

Life expectancy - 72 years for men, 77 years for women.

Ethno-racial composition: negros - 91%, mulatto - 4,4%, white - 1,7%, others - 2,9% (according to 2001 census).

Religion - Anglican 26%, Seventh Day Adventist 12%, Pentecostal 11%, Moravian 11%, Roman Catholic 10%, other Christian (Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, etc.) 22%, other 2%, atheist and undecided 6% ( Census 2001).

Literacy - 86%.

Urban population - 36%, agriculture - 64%. Age group under 15 years constitute 28% of the population, from 15 to 65 years - 67% over 65 years - 5%.


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