There are such a lot of nations within the Caribbean that I’ve not heard of or have barely heard of. Antigua and Barbuda falls in that class, so let’s study collectively!
Antigua and Barbuda Fundamentals
Antigua and Barbuda is an impartial nation within the Caribbean that sits on the fringe of the Caribbean the place it meets the Atlantic Ocean. It’s made up of the 2 essential islands, Antigua and Barbuda after all, but additionally some smaller islands. Antigua and Barbuda are about 25 miles (or 40 kilometers) aside, and the estimated inhabitants of all of the islands is round 97,000, with nearly all of them dwelling in Antigua.
St. John’s is the capitol in addition to the biggest city. The island of Antigua was visited by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and was named for the Church of Santa Maria la Antigua. (Antigua means historic, whereas Barbuda means bearded in Spanish.) It grew to become a British colony in 1632 (and Barbuda grew to become a colony in 1678); they gained independence in 1981.
The nation stays a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, so Charles III is its head of state, however there’s a governor-general and a primary minister who serve the nation extra immediately.
Antigua and Barbuda is 87 % Black and the widespread language is Antigua and Barbuda creole, although English is used for presidency and different official functions.
Antigua and Barbuda Nationwide Symbols
The flag of Antigua and Barbuda contains a triangle within the heart of a area of purple. The triangle has stripes of white, blue and black, as nicely a rising solar. The solar has seven factors, which characterize the six parishes of Antigua and the island of Barbuda. Black represents the African heritage of the islands’ residents, blue is for brand new hope and purple is for the power and lifetime of the individuals. The stripes may characterize sky, sea and sand.
The nationwide anthem is “Honest Antigua We Salute Thee,” which you’ll take heed to right here:
The nationwide flower is the dagger’s log, which is the yellow flower that blooms on the agave plant (in keeping with the web site of the federal government of Antigua and Barbuda). The nationwide animal is the European fallow deer, whereas the nationwide fruit is the Antiguan black pineapple.
The nationwide tree is the whitewood, and the frigate fowl is the nationwide fowl. The nationwide sea creature is the hawksbill turtle.
Antigua and Barbuda Actions for Children
Be taught extra about Heather Doram, who designed the nationwide gown of Antigua. There are variations for women and men and so they embrace madras plaid in purple, gold and inexperienced lined with a white pinafore for ladies and with a white shirt and black pants for males.
Take a digital go to to Nelson’s Dockyard, a totally restored dockyard and museum that paperwork the British historical past on the islands.
Be taught extra in regards to the very bizarre trying frigate fowl, the one seabirds the place the female and male look fairly totally different (they’re additionally actually good dad and mom!).
Strive the nationwide dish, fungee and pepperpot, a spicy meat and vegetable stew served with polenta. Get the recipe from the Daughters of the British Empire.
Try the printables about Antigua and Barbuda accessible for members at Exercise Village.
