Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-

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in the

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, lying between the

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and the

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. It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and

Barbuda Barbuda (), is an island located in the eastern Caribbean forming part of the sovereign state of Antigua and Barbuda. It is located north of the island of Antigua and is part of the Leeward Islands of the West Indies. The island is a popula ...

, and a number of smaller islands (including Great Bird, Green, Guinea, Long, Maiden and York Islands and further south, the island of

Redonda Redonda is an uninhabited Caribbean island that is a part of Antigua and Barbuda, in the Leeward Islands, West Indies. The island is about long, wide, and is high at its highest point. This small island lies between the islands of Nevis and ...

). The permanent population numbers about 81,800 (at the 2011 Census) and the capital and largest port and city is St. John's, on Antigua.

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dominates the economy, accounting for more than half of the

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(GDP). Antigua is famous for its many luxury resorts. Investment banking and financial services also make up an important part of the economy.

Notable firms

This list includes notable

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with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the

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taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct. File:AntiguaCommercialPort.jpg, Commercial port in St. John's. File:St John indoor market.jpg, Indoor market in St. John's.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Companies Of Antigua And Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda * Antigua and Barbuda

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