Associated State of Antigua
Antigua, which was officially known as the Associated State of Antigua[2] was an associated state of the United Kingdom, which was established on 27 February 1967. The associated state was abolished on November 1, 1981, when Antigua and Barbuda gained its independence.
Associated State of Antigua Wadadli (Antiguan) | |||||||||
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| 1967–1981 | |||||||||
| Motto: "Each Endeavouring, All Achieving" | |||||||||
| Anthem: "Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee" | |||||||||
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| Capital and largest city | St. John's 17°7′N 61°51′W | ||||||||
| Official languages | English | ||||||||
| Demonym(s) | Antiguan | ||||||||
| Government | Associated State of the United Kingdom | ||||||||
• Monarch | Elizabeth II | ||||||||
• Governor | Sir Wilfred Jacobs | ||||||||
• Premier | Vere Bird (1967-1971) George Walter (1971-1976) Vere Bird (1971-1981) | ||||||||
| Robert Hall (1971-1976) | |||||||||
| Legislature | Parliament | ||||||||
| Senate | |||||||||
| House of Representatives | |||||||||
| Associated Statehood | |||||||||
| History | |||||||||
| 27 February 1967 | |||||||||
• Independence and Abolishment | 1 November 1981 | ||||||||
• Established | 1967 | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1981 | ||||||||
| Area | |||||||||
• Total | 440 km2 (170 sq mi) | ||||||||
| Population | |||||||||
• 1981 estimate | ~70,000 | ||||||||
| Currency | East Caribbean dollar (XCD) | ||||||||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) | ||||||||
| Driving side | left | ||||||||
| Calling code | +1-268 | ||||||||
| ISO 3166 code | AG | ||||||||
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Government
The constitution of the former associated state was very similar to the constitution of Antigua and Barbuda, although, there were some differences. For example, executions were constitutionally banned.
The 1967 constitution order also brought many changes to Antigua and Barbuda's government, which include:
- Establishment of the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda.
- Established the role of premier, which replaced the role of Chief Minister.
- Creation of national symbols, including the flag, coat of arms, and anthem.
References
- The World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency, 2012, p. 32, ISBN 9780160911422
- (PDF) http://www.caribbeanelections.com/eDocs/legislation/ag/ag_Constitution_Order_1967.pdf.
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