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Antigua and Barbuda
This is the [|flag] of the country Antigua and Barbuda.
 * __[|Antigua and Barbuda National Anthem]__**__**:**__

Fair Antigua and Barbuda We thy sons and daughters stand, Strong and firm in peace or danger To safe guard our native land. We commit ourselves to building A true nation brave and free. Ever striving ever seeking Dwell in love and unity. Raise the standard! Raise it boldly! Answer now to duty's call To the service of thy country,flag Sparing nothing, giving all; Gird your loins and join the battle 'Gainst fear, hate and poverty, Each endeavouring, all achieving, Live in peace where man is free.

God of nations, let Thy blessings Fall upon this land of ours; Rain and sunshine ever sending, Fill her fields with crops and flowers; We her children do implore Thee, Give us strength, faith, loyalty, Never failing, all enduring To defend her liberty. This is a [|political map] of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda is located in the Caribbean Sea. The [|capital] of Antigua and Barbuda is St. Johns. The __[|relative location]__ of Antigua and Barbuda is south of Bermuda and north of Dominica. Other larger cities are English Habour, Codrington and Bolands. The [|currency] of Antigua and Barbuda is the east caribbean dollar. The [|head of state] is Elizebath the second. The [|prime minister] is Baldwin Spencer. The [|governer-general] is Sir James Carsisle. The [|population] as of 2006 is 81,479. The [|official language] in Antigua and Barbuda is english. The 5 [|major ethnic groups] are Black, British, Syrian, Lebanese, and Portugese. The [|climate] is the tropical climate.The [|absolute location] of Antigua and Barbuda is 17 03 N, 61 48 W. __[|Christopher Colombus]__ landed on Antigua and 1493.Before Antigua and Barbuda got there __[|independence]__ they were ruled by the British. __[|Age Structure]__: //0-14 years:// 27.6% (male 9,716/female 9,375) //15-64 years:// 68.5% (male 23,801/female 23,524) //65 years and over:// 3.9% (male 1,020/female 1,672) (2006 est.) __[|Population Growth Rate]__: 0.55% (2006 est.) __[|Birth Rate]__: 16.93 births/1,000 population (2006 est.) __[|Death Rate]__: .37 deaths/1,000 population (2006 est.)

__[|Terrain]__: mostly low-lying limestone and coral islands, with some higher volcanic areas __[|Elevation Points]__: //lowest point:// Caribbean Sea 0 m //highest point:// Boggy Peak 402 m __[|Literacy Rate]__: 85% __[|Life Expecntancy for males]__: 69 years __[|Life expectancy for females]__: 74 years __[|Hemisphere]__: Carribean This is the [|forecast] for the next 5 days:
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[|Physical map] of Antigua and Barbuda:

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__[|Timline of Antigua and Barbuda]__: __The [|main exports] of Antigua and Barbuda are__: clothing, cotton, um, shellfish and sugar.
 * 1981** - Antigua and Barbuda becomes independent
 * 1993** - Vere Bird resigns as prime minister and is replaced by his son, Lester.
 * 1998** - Government closes down six Russian-owned banks accused of money laundering.
 * 1999** - direct hit by Hurricane Jose causes extensive damage.
 * 2004** March - Lester Bird concedes defeat in general election. Baldwin Spencer, leader of United Progressive Party, is sworn in as prime minister.
 * 2005** April - Personal income tax - scrapped in 1975 - is re-introduced. Ruling party says move is necessary to tackle deficit left by former administration.

__A [|flight] from New York City to Antigua would cost__: $407