People Nationality: Noun and adjective--Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s). Population (2005): 82,786. Annual population growth rate (2005): 1.7%. Ethnic groups: Almost entirely of African origin; some of British, Portuguese, and Levantine Arab origin. Religions: Principally Anglican, with evangelical Protestant and Roman Catholic minorities. Language: English. Education (2005): Adult literacy--85.8%. Health (2004): Infant mortality rate--11.0/1,000. Life expectancy--men 70 years; women 74 years. Work force (2005): 30,000 (commerce and services, agriculture, other industry). Unemployment (2002): 13%. |