| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | AGISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | ATGISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | St. John'sGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | North AmericaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | Antigua and BarbudaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Antigua and BarbudaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | Antigua and BarbudaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | antiguo is Spanish for "ancient" or "old;" Christopher COLUMBUS named the island in 1493, after the church of Santa Maria la Antigua (Old Saint Mary's) in Seville, Spain; barbuda is Spanish for "bearded" and may refer to the island's lichen-covered fig treesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 1 November 1981 (from the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 1 November (1981)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Gaston BROWNE (Governor Gen.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | XCDISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | East Caribbean DollarISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 8ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Barbuda / Redonda / Saint George / Saint John / Saint Mary / Saint Paul / Saint Peter / Saint PhilipISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | fallow deerCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "God Save the King"; lyrics/music: unknown; history: royal anthem, as a Commonwealth countryCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, white, blue, black, yellowCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: yes; citizenship by descent only: yes; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 7 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
antiguo is Spanish for "ancient" or "old;" Christopher COLUMBUS named the island in 1493, after the church of Santa Maria la Antigua (Old Saint Mary's) in Seville, Spain; barbuda is Spanish for "bearded" and may refer to the island's lichen-covered fig trees
description: red, with an inverted isosceles triangle in the center that spans the flag from top to bottom; the triangle contains three horizontal bands of black (top), light blue, and white, with a yellow rising sun in the black band meaning: the sun stands for the dawn of a new era, black for the African heritage of most of the population, blue for hope, and red for the dynamism of the people; the "V" shape of the triangle stands for victory; the yellow, blue, and white colors are also meant to evoke the country's tourist attractions of sun, sea, and sand
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
