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==Population==
==Population==
At the time of the [[2001 UK Census]], 3,891 people born in [[Antigua and Barbuda]] were living in the United Kingdom, representing around 1.5 per cent of all Caribbean-born people living in the country. In 2001, Antigua and Barbuda was the 11th most common birthplace in the Caribbean for British residents and 109th most common out of all nations. Notable Antiguans and Barbudans, in the United Kingdom, include: Mikele Leigertwood, the rapper Richard Kylea Cowie "Wiley" and political activist Paris Lake. <ref name=OECD>{{cite web|url=http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/18/23/34792376.xls|title=Country-of-birth database|publisher=[[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]]|accessdate=5 April 2010}}</ref>
At the time of the [[2001 UK Census]], 3,891 people born in [[Antigua and Barbuda]] were living in the United Kingdom, representing around 1.5 per cent of all Caribbean-born people living in the country. In 2001, Antigua and Barbuda was the 11th most common birthplace in the Caribbean for British residents and 109th most common out of all nations. Notable Antiguans and Barbudans, in the United Kingdom, include: Mikele Leigertwood, the rapper Richard Kylea Cowie "Wiley" and political activist Paris Lake. <ref name=OECD>{{cite web|url=http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/18/23/34792376.xls |title=Country-of-birth database |publisher=[[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]] |accessdate=5 April 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050511105416/http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/18/23/34792376.xls |archivedate=11 May 2005 |df= }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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*[http://www.itzcaribbean.com UK Caribbean Community]
*[http://www.itzcaribbean.com UK Caribbean Community]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/uk/05/born_abroad/countries/html/caribbean.stm BBC Born Abroad - The Caribbean]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/uk/05/born_abroad/countries/html/caribbean.stm BBC Born Abroad - The Caribbean]
* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=116140922 Myspace Profile set up in the UK for Antiguans abroad]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081114180429/http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile Myspace Profile set up in the UK for Antiguans abroad]


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Revision as of 16:46, 15 October 2016

British people of Antigua and Barbuda descent
Regions with significant populations
Throughout the UK, in particular Greater London, West Midlands and Greater Manchester
Languages
English (British English, Antiguan Creole)
Religion
Primarily Protestantism
Related ethnic groups
British African-Caribbean community, British Indo-Caribbean community, Black British, Black African, Mulatto

Antiguans and Barbudans in the United Kingdom are residents or citizens of the United Kingdom who can trace their roots to Antigua and Barbuda.

Population

At the time of the 2001 UK Census, 3,891 people born in Antigua and Barbuda were living in the United Kingdom, representing around 1.5 per cent of all Caribbean-born people living in the country. In 2001, Antigua and Barbuda was the 11th most common birthplace in the Caribbean for British residents and 109th most common out of all nations. Notable Antiguans and Barbudans, in the United Kingdom, include: Mikele Leigertwood, the rapper Richard Kylea Cowie "Wiley" and political activist Paris Lake. [1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Country-of-birth database". Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Archived from the original on 11 May 2005. Retrieved 5 April 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)