Antigua and Barbuda

Location:

Intro

Located in the eastern Caribbean among the Leeward Islands, Antigua and Barbuda combines political stability with extreme exposure to climate and external demand shocks.

Background

Formerly a British colony, the country transitioned to independence in 1981. Limited land and resources oriented the economy toward services and tourism.

History

Indigenous settlement

British colonial rule

Independence

Tourism-led development

Present Day

Tourism dominates GDP and employment. Fiscal vulnerability and disaster preparedness are persistent governance priorities.

Future Outlook

Long-term resilience depends on climate adaptation, tourism diversification, and access to concessional finance.

Population
89409

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Antigua and Barbuda

Persons

Mohammad Bagheri

Mohammad Bagheri

1960–present
Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi

1960–2024

Benny Gantz

1959–present
Ahmad Vahidi

Ahmad Vahidi

1958–present
Steve Witkoff

Steve Witkoff

1957–present

Ismail Qaani

1957–present

Qasem Soleimani

1957–2020
Ali Larijani

Ali Larijani

1957–2026

Israel Katz

1955–present

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