PIP: Antigua and Barbuda is a country of 2 islands of, respectively, 281 and 161 sq km with 62,600 and 1300 inhabitants, of whom 90% are literate. Independence was gained on November 1, 1981. The terrain is generally low-lying with a tropical maritime climate. English and local dialects are spoken by inhabitants of mainly African origin and some of British, Portuguese, Lebanese, and Syrian origin, ethnic groups who are of mainly Anglican faith. Evangelical Protestant and Roman Catholic minorities are also found. Life expectancy is 70 years. GDP is $411 million, growing at a rate of 2.6%. Per capita income is $600. The country's natural resources are negligible. Cotton, livestock, vegetables, tourism, transport, construction, and manufacturing are areas of economic production. $353 million of goods are imported, and $32 million are exported. In-depth information is also given on the people and history, government and principal officials, political conditions, the economy, defense, foreign relations, relations with the U.S., and names of principal U.S. officials in the country.^ieng
Palavras-chave
Americas; Antigua And Barbuda; Caribbean; Cultural Background; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Economic Factors; Environment; Ethnic Groups; Geographic Factors; Government; Macroeconomic Factors; North America; Organization And Administration; Political Factors; Population; Population Characteristics; Production; Resources
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Política
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Características da População
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Etnicidade
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Economia
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Meio Ambiente
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Geografia
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Governo
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Recursos em Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Health_economic_evaluation
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
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Antigua y barbuda
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Idioma:
En
Revista:
Backgr Notes Ser
Ano de publicação:
1993
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos