Antigua and Barbuda
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.
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Topics
Persons
Masoud Pezeshkian
Hugo Chávez
Xi Jinping
Lloyd Austin
Vladimir Putin
Benjamin Netanyahu
Ali Khamenei
Jimmy Carter
Henry Kissinger
Locations
Brazil
bregalnica-river
Brussels
Caen
California
Campania
Caspian Littoral
Caucasus
Central Africa
Central Asia
Points of Interest
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