Antigua and Barbuda are part of the Leeward Islands, and consists of the two inhabited main islands Antigua and Barbuda, a number of smaller islands and the small uninhabited Redonda island about 50 km west-southwest of Antigua. The first inhabitants were the Siboney, who can be dated back to 2400 BCE.
The Arawaks Indians were mostly farmers who brought with them a host of goods ranging from pineapples, tobacco and cotton. Most of the Arawaks left around 1100 A.D. Those who chose to stay were raided by the Caribs, an Amerindian tribe based in Dominica.
Antigua was a key port for the British colonies by the end of the 18th century. It was in a strategic location that offered control over the major sailing routes between the island colonies. Lying 28 miles to the north of Antigua is the sister island of Barbuda, with an area of 75 square miles. In 1967, Antigua and Barbuda became a semi-dependent associated state. In 1981, it achieved full independence but remains a member of the British Commonwealth.
Antigua and Barbuda joined the West Indies Federation in 1958. With the breakup of the federation, it became one of the West Indies Associated States in 1967, self-governing its internal affairs. Full independence was granted Nov. 1, 1981.
Outlined by Sir Reginald Samuel, a secondary school instructor in Antigua and Barbuda, the national banner of Antigua and Barbuda was embraced on February 27, 1967. The Antigua and Barbuda demonstrates a reversed isosceles triangle on the top edge. There are three flat groups of various hues: white, blue, and dark. At the base of the dark range is 16-pointed yellow star/sun image. The sun in the banner represents the drawing of the new era.
The hues in the banner have distinctive implications. The red shading speaks to the vitality of the general population, blue symbolizes trust and dark speak to African lineage. The V shape remains for triumph. For the special events, the Flag Company Inc invented beautiful decals and flags for the history support.
The Arawaks Indians were mostly farmers who brought with them a host of goods ranging from pineapples, tobacco and cotton. Most of the Arawaks left around 1100 A.D. Those who chose to stay were raided by the Caribs, an Amerindian tribe based in Dominica.
Antigua was a key port for the British colonies by the end of the 18th century. It was in a strategic location that offered control over the major sailing routes between the island colonies. Lying 28 miles to the north of Antigua is the sister island of Barbuda, with an area of 75 square miles. In 1967, Antigua and Barbuda became a semi-dependent associated state. In 1981, it achieved full independence but remains a member of the British Commonwealth.
Antigua and Barbuda joined the West Indies Federation in 1958. With the breakup of the federation, it became one of the West Indies Associated States in 1967, self-governing its internal affairs. Full independence was granted Nov. 1, 1981.
Outlined by Sir Reginald Samuel, a secondary school instructor in Antigua and Barbuda, the national banner of Antigua and Barbuda was embraced on February 27, 1967. The Antigua and Barbuda demonstrates a reversed isosceles triangle on the top edge. There are three flat groups of various hues: white, blue, and dark. At the base of the dark range is 16-pointed yellow star/sun image. The sun in the banner represents the drawing of the new era.
The hues in the banner have distinctive implications. The red shading speaks to the vitality of the general population, blue symbolizes trust and dark speak to African lineage. The V shape remains for triumph. For the special events, the Flag Company Inc invented beautiful decals and flags for the history support.
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