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Antigua and Barbuda
FlagCoat of arms
Motto: Each Endeavouring, All Achieving
Anthem: Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee
Royal anthem: God Save the Queen 1
Capital
(and largest city)		Saint John's
17°7′N61°51′W / 17.117°N 61.85°W / 17.117; -61.85
Official language(s)English
Local languageAntiguan Creole
Ethnic groups (2001)91% Black
4.4% Mixed
1.7% White
2.9% Others
DemonymAntiguan, Barbudan
GovernmentParliamentary democracy
under a federal
constitutional monarchy
 - MonarchElizabeth II
 - Governor-GeneralDame Louise Lake-Tack
 - Prime MinisterBaldwin Spencer
 - Opposition LeaderLester Bird
LegislatureParliament
 - Upper houseSenate
 - Lower houseHouse of Representatives
Independence
 - from the United KingdomNovember 1, 1981 
Area
 - Total440 km2 (195th)
170 sq mi 
 - Water (%)negligible
Population
 - 2011 census81,799 
 - Density186/km2 
481/sq mi
GDP (PPP)2011 estimate
 - Total$1.575 billion[1] 
 - Per capita$17,980[1] 
GDP (nominal)2011 estimate
 - Total$1.187 billion[1] 
 - Per capita$13,552[1] 
HDI (2007)increase 0.868 (high) (47th)
CurrencyEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Drives on theleft
ISO 3166 codeAG
Internet TLD.ag
Calling code+1-268
1God Save The Queen is the official national anthem but it is generally used only on regal and vice-regal occasions.

Source: CIA World Factbook
Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of July 26, 2012

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