Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Antigua and Barbuda

The Siboney were the first to inhabit the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 B.C., but Arawak Indians populated the islands when COLUMBUS landed on his second voyage in 1493. Early settlements by the Spanish and French were succeeded by the English who formed a colony in 1667. Slavery, established to run the sugar plantations on Antigua, was abolished in 1834. The islands became an independent state within the British Commonwealth of Nations in 1981. (from the CIA)

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Antigua has a relatively high gdp per capita in comparison to most other caribbean nations. it has experienced solid growth since 2003, driven by a construction boom in hotels and housing that which should wind down in 2008. tourism continues to dominate the economy, accounting for more than half of gdp. the dual-island nation's agricultural production is focused on the domestic market and constrained by a limited water supply and a labor shortage stemming from the lure of higher wages in tourism and construction. manufacturing comprises enclave-type assembly for export with major products being bedding, handicrafts, and electronic components. prospects for economic growth in the medium term will continue to depend on income growth in the industrialized world, especially in the us, which accounts for slightly more than one-third of tourist arrivals. since taking office in 2004, the spencer government has adopted an ambitious fiscal reform program, but will continue to be saddled by its debt burden with a debt-to-gdp ratio exceeding 100%.

Environmental Issues

Water management - a major concern because of limited natural fresh water resources - is further hampered by the clearing of trees to increase crop production, causing rainfall to run off quickly

Government Type

Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government

Population

84,522 (july 2008 est.)

Location

Caribbean, islands between the caribbean sea and the north atlantic ocean, east-southeast of puerto rico

Area

Total: 442.6 sq km (antigua 280 sq km; barbuda 161 sq km) land: 442.6 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes redonda, 1.6 sq km

2.5 times the size of washington, dc

Country Aliases

Conventional long form: none conventional short form: antigua and barbuda

Capital

Name: saint john's geographic coordinates: 17 07 n, 61 51 w time difference: utc-4 (1 hour ahead of washington, dc during standard time)

Military Service

18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2008)

International Disputes

None

Sources: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)



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