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The Antigua/Barbuda
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Location:
Eastern Caribbean Islands
Capital:
St. John's (Antigua), Codrington (Barbuda)
Area:
280 km 2 (Antigua), 160km 2 (Barbuda)
Climate:
Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation
Population:
80,000
Native Language:
English
Ethnicity:
African, European and Middle Eastern descent
Literacy Rate:
98%
Currency:

Eastern Caribbean Dollar, EC$

Exchange Rate:
EC$2.70 per US$1.00 (fixed)
Political Status/Stability:
Stable and democratic government
Constitution:
National Constitution following independence from Britain in 1981
Independence:
1 November 1981 (from UK)
Religions:
Christian, (mainly Anglican and Roman Catholic with other Protestant denominations)
Main Industry:
Tourism; some assembly for export, chiefly handicrafts and electronic components
Banking & Professional Facilities:

Banks include Canadian and British banks, and several regional and indigenous banks

A full range of professional services is available, in different areas including legal, accounting and management
Legal System:
Patterned after British Common Law, with final Court of Appeal to Privy Council
Offshore Specialties/Expertise:

The offshore jurisdiction was created in 1982 with the passing of the IBC Act, resulting in over twenty (20) years experience in offshore banking, insurance, International Business Corporations (IBC's), internet gaming and trust services.