description Antigua and Barbuda Overview
Antigua and Barbuda is a country in the eastern Caribbean consisting of the islands of Antigua, Barbuda, and the uninhabited Redonda, within the Leeward Islands; its capital is St. John's, on Antigua. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1981 and remains a Commonwealth realm. Nelson's Dockyard, an 18th-century British naval station and UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects the colonial era, when sugar plantations dominated the economy.
Tourism centred on beaches is now the principal economic sector.
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What islands make up Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda consists of Antigua, Barbuda, and the uninhabited island of Redonda. The country lies in the Leeward Islands of the eastern Caribbean.
What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
The capital is St. John's, located on the island of Antigua. St. John's is the country's main political and commercial center.
When did Antigua and Barbuda become independent?
Antigua and Barbuda gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1981. It remains a member of the Commonwealth.
Where is Barbuda in relation to Antigua?
Barbuda is one of the country's two main inhabited islands, alongside Antigua. Redonda is also part of the country but is uninhabited.
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