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Nation of the Day · outubro 4

Antigua and Barbuda

CapitalSaint John's
LanguageEnglish
Population95 thousand
About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a small island nation in the eastern Caribbean, made up mainly of two islands, Antigua and Barbuda, plus the uninhabited islet of Redonda. With about 95 thousand people and a capital in Saint John’s, it is one of the smallest independent nations in the Americas. The islands are known for white sand beaches, and local tradition says Antigua has a beach for every day of the…

Religion: Majority **Christian**

Prayer points
For a revival that turns inherited faith into a living commitment to Christ, especially among those who call themselves Christian only by tradition.
For the youth of Antigua and Barbuda, that they find purpose and hope and are not lost to discouragement, drugs or forced emigration.
For unity among the country's many Christian denominations, that they cooperate rather than compete.
For reconciliation and a sense of belonging between the people of Antigua and of Barbuda.
For families affected by the inequality that exists alongside the luxury of tourism, for justice and dignity.
For protection and resilience for the country in the face of hurricanes and economic crises that threaten so many homes.
For the nation's leaders, for wisdom, integrity and government that serves the common good.
That local churches become communities of deep discipleship and a light for the whole Caribbean.