Commonwealth Caribbean By Dublin Antigua and Barbuda

Commonwealth Caribbean By “Dublin”

Antigua and Barbuda Motto: "Each Endeavouring, All Achieving“ • a twin-island nation lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; • consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands; • capital – Saint John’s; • population: 81, 799; • official language – English.

Interesting Facts • Oprah Winfrey has her own house in Antigua • Marianne Jean-Baptiste, an actress, is of Antiguan heritage

Location of Antigua and Barbuda

The Bahamas Motto: ”Forward, Upward, Onward, Together” • Consists of more than 3, 000 islands • Capital is Nassau( on island New Providence) • Became a British Crown colony in 1718 • Slavery was abolished in 1834 • Became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1973 • Official language is English

Interesting Facts • Mother of Lenny Kravitz (an American singer-songwriter) was of Afro-Bahamian descent • The largest Junkanoo parade happens in Nassau • The other meaning of word Junkanoo is the style of Bahamian music. The Baha Men, well known for their single “Who Let the Dogs Out? ”, is English band of Bahamian origin

Location of the Bahamas

Barbados Motto: "Pride and Industry“ • a sovereign island country in the Lesser Antilles; • capital – Bridgetown; • population: 284, 000; • official languages – English, Bajan; • in 1966, became an independent state and Commonwealth realm.

Interesting Facts • Mother of Gwyneth Paltrow is of white Barbadian ancestry • Rihana was born in Saint Michael, Barbados and lived there for 16 years, then moved to the US

Location of Barbados

Dominica Motto: "After God is the Earth" • officially the Commonwealth of Dominica; • has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean“; • capital – Roseau; • population: 72, 660 • official language - English • Great Britain established a small colony on the island in 1805. • on November 3, 1978, became an independent nation.

Interesting Fact There are 3 dates of independence in the country, first; December 1, 1821, when it got independence from Spain, Second; February 27, 1844, when it got independence from Haiti, and third; August 16, 1865, when it again got independence from Spain.

Location of Dominica

Grenada Motto: "Ever Conscious of God We Aspire, Build and Advance as One People“ • consists of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands in the southeastern Caribbean Sea; • capital – St. George's; • population: 110, 000; • official language – English; • the national bird is the critically endangered Grenada Dove.

Interesting Fact George Harris, an actor, one of his notable roles includes Kingsley Shacklebolt in the Harry Potter, was born in Grenada.

Location of Grenada

Jamaica Motto: "Out of Many, One People“ • an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, comprising the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles; • capital – Kingston; • population: 2, 889, 187; • official language – English; • achieved full independence from the United Kingdom on 6 August 1962.

Interesting Facts All these people are from Jamaica! Sean Kingston Bob Marley Will. I. Am Busta Rhymes

Location of Jamaica

St. Kitts And Nevis Motto: "Country Above Self" • St. Kitts And Nevis has only 2 airport • 97 percent of its people are literate • When Christopher Columbus discovered the island, he named it after his patron saint, St. Christopher. Later it was shortened to St. Kitts, his nickname. It was considered the mother colony of the West Indies

Interesting Facts • St. Kitts And Nevis has only 2 airports • When Christopher Columbus discovered the island, he named it after his patron saint, St. Christopher. Later it was shortened to St. Kitts, his nickname. It was considered the mother colony of the West Indies • The country’s dialing code is +869

Location of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia Motto: "The Land, The People, The Light“ • a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea; • capital – Castries; • population: 174, 000; • official language – English; • from 1958 to 1962, was a member of the Federation of the West Indies; • on February 22, 1979, became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Interesting Facts • Jacquot, or the St. Lucia Parrot, is a bird native only to these islands. It is the national bird of St. Lucia, and its scientific name is Amazona Versicolo • The Pitons - Gros Piton and Petit Piton - are twin volcanic peaks that rise from the sea. These marvelous volcanic monuments have contributed in a big way to making St Lucia very famous.

Location of St. Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Motto: "Peace and Justice“ • an island country in the Lesser Antilles chain; • capital – Kingstown; • population: 120, 000; • official language – English.

Interesting Fact Two of the popular local drinks found in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are Hairoun (the original Amerindian name of St. Vincent, means ‘Land of the Blessed’) beer and Sunset rum.

Very Interesting Fact! All three parts of the movie ‘The Pirates of the Caribbean’ were shot in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Location of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago Motto: "Together we aspire, together we achieve“ • officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; • consists of two main islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and numerous smaller landforms; • capital – Port of Spain; • population: 1, 346, 350; • official language – English; • obtained independence in 1962; • became a republic in 1976.

Interesting Facts • Its literacy rate exceeds 98% as a result of education being free right from Kindergarten to University • Janelle Commissiong, the first black Miss Universe, is a Trinidadian, and was crowned in 1977 • It’s presumed that Daniel Defoe and Robert Louis Stevenson based their respective novels - “Robinson Crusoe” and “Treasure Island” on the fascinating islands of Trinidad & Tobago.

Location of Trinidad and Tobago

Belize Motto: "I Flourish in the Shade“ • the only country in the area where English is the official language, although Kriol and Spanish are more commonly spoken; • capital – Belmopan; • population: 312, 698; • official language – English.

Interesting Fact • Lisa Tucker, the tenth-place finalist of American Idol. She is of Belizean descent. • The Belize Barrier Reef (which is a Unesco World Heritage Site) is the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest in the world behind The Great Barrier Reef of Australia

Location of Belize

Guyana Motto: "One People, One Nation, One Destiny“ • officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana; • is one of the few Caribbean countries that is not an island; • capital – Georgetown; • population: 752, 940; • official language – English; • achieved independence on 26 May 1966 from the United Kingdom; • on 23 February 1970, officially became a republic.

Interesting Fact • Father of Leona Lewis is of Afro-Guyanese descent • Kaieteur Falls of Guyana are 741 feet high i. e. around five times as high as Niagara Falls

Location of Guyana

Anguilla Motto: "Strength and Endurance“ • a British overseas territory in the Caribbean; • the territory consists of the main island of Anguilla itself with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population; • capital – The Valley; • population: 13, 600; • official language – English.

Interesting Facts The economy, and especially the tourism sector, suffered a setback in late 1995 due to the effects of Hurricane Luis in. Another economic setback occurred during the aftermath of Hurricane Lenny in 2000.

Location of Anguilla

British Virgin Islands Motto: "Be Vigilant“ • consist of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke, along with over fifty other smaller islands and cays; • about 15 of the islands are inhabited; • capital – Road Town; • population: 27, 800; • official language – English; • part of a British Overseas Territory; • the territory is not part of the European Union.

Interesting Fact Morgan Freeman is resident of British Virgin Islands

Location of British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands Motto: "He hath founded it upon the seas“ • the territory comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman; • capital – George Town; • population: 54, 878; • official language – English.

Interesting Fact On Cayman Islands the Pirates Week Festival takes place every November.

Location of Cayman Islands

Montserrat Motto: "Each Endeavouring, All Achieving“ • a Caribbean island that is a British Overseas Territory; • is nicknamed The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean; • capital – Plymouth, Brades (de facto); Brades • population: 5, 164; • official language – English;

Interesting Fact Maizie Williams, member of pop group Boney M, was born on Montserrat.

Location of Montserrat

Puerto Rico Motto: "John is his name“ • officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; • an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands; • capital – San Juan; • population: 3, 667, 084; • official language – Spanish, English;

Interesting Facts • Puerto Rico is US territory • Puerto Ricans don't call themselves Americans • Puerto Rico has won the 'Miss Universe Title' 5 times • World's Largest Telescope is in Puerto Rico

Location of Puerto Rico

Saint Eustatius • a Caribbean island a special municipality of the Netherlands; • capital – Oranjestad; • population: 3, 791; • official languages – Dutch, English; • became a special municipality within the country of the Netherlands on 10 October 2010; • the name of the island is a reference to Saint Eustace - a legendary Christian martyr.

Interesting Fact • Geographically, the island is saddle-shaped, with the 602 meter-high dormant volcano Quill, (from Dutch kuil, meaning 'pit' - because of its crater).

Location of Saint Eustatius

Turks and Caicos Islands Motto: "Beautiful By Nature“ • the territory consists of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands; • capital – Cockburn Town; • population: 31, 500; • official language – English.

Interesting facts • Cricket is the islands’ national sport. • Several Hollywood stars have built homes in the Turks and Caicos, including Bruce Willis.

Location of Turks and Caicos Islands.

Bermuda Motto: "Whither the Fates Carry [Us]“ • referred to as the Bermudas or the Somers Isles; • capital – Hamilton; • population: 64, 268; • official language – English.

Interesting Facts • Bermuda Triangle • Talking about water, but in a completely different sense, there are no bodies of fresh water at all on any of the 150 islands that form Bermuda – not a single lake or river!

Location of Bermuda

Saint Martin • officially the Collectivity of Saint Martin; • capital – Marigot; • population: 36, 824; • official language – French.

Location of Saint Martin

Saint Maarten • Motto: "Always progressing“ • a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; • capital – Philipsburg; • population: 37, 429; • official languages – Dutch, English.

Location of Saint Maarten

Facts about St. Maarten and St. Martin • English widely spoken on both island parts • French side is part of European Union, St. Maarten is not! • No border controls between the two parts • No customs controls on entry or departure • There a several clothing optional or nude beaches on the island

Saba Motto: "With oars and sails“ • consists largely of the potentially active volcano Mount Scenery (870 m), the highest point within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. • capital – The Bottom; • population: 1, 971; • official languages – Dutch, English.

Interesting Facts • The island is especially known for its ecotourism, having exceptional scuba diving, climbing and hiking. • Saba is often listed as one of the Top 10 diving destinations globally.

Location of Saba.

United States Virgin Islands Motto: "United in Pride and Hope“ • a group of islands in the Caribbean that are an insular area of the United States; • part of the Virgin Islands archipelago; • capital – Charlotte Amalie; • population: 106, 405; • official language – English.

Interesting fact • Camille Pissarro (a Danish-French Impressionist) was born on the island of St Thomas

Location of United States Virgin Islands

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