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| Key: | 2250   |
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| Group: | British |
| Volume: | 19 |
| Issued: | 2172 Stamps / end of 1999 |
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Area - 442 sq.km; Population - 66,900; Capital - St. John`s
An Independent State, comprising two islands located on the eastern edge of the
Leeward Islands, in the West Indies. The mountainous islands produce sugar, rum
and cotton, tourism becoming a valuable income.
Formerly the British Colony ANTIGUA, who gained its independence on November
1st, 1981 taking on the name of Antigua and Barbuda. The two former dependencies
of Antigua - BARBUDA and REDONDA continue to issue own stamps even though
Barbuda is a part of the state. A member of the British Commonwealth, with the
Monarch of GREAT BRITAIN (U.K.) as a ceremonial head of state.
First stamps issued in 1981. UPU membership since July 1st, 1879. Annual output
about 170. |
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ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
ANTIGUA BARBUDA
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| Index |
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Independent 1981-
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| Currency |
100 Cents = 1 Dollar
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Antigua
Barbuda
Redonda
Great Britain (u.k.)
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