Barbudas

Barbudas is a term often used to refer to Barbuda, the Caribbean island that forms part of the country of Antigua and Barbuda, as well as to its inhabitants, the Barbudans. The island is located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea, northeast of Antigua. Barbuda is low-lying, with extensive beaches, coral reefs, mangrove habitats, and a large inland lagoon. The Codrington Lagoon National Park protects diverse bird life and serves as a key site for ecotourism. The island is famed for its pink-sand beaches, birdlife, and relaxed pace of life.

The population is small and heavily concentrated in the town of Codrington. The local economy relies on tourism, fishing, and small-scale farming, with growth tempered by vulnerability to tropical storms. Barbuda is a politically autonomous part of Antigua and Barbuda, with the Barbuda Council handling local matters under the national framework established at independence in 1981.

History notes: before European contact, the island was inhabited by Carib and Arawak peoples; it later became a British colony and joined the federation on independence. In 2017 Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage, leading to temporary outmigration and reconstruction efforts.

Flora and fauna: notable species include flamingos around Codrington Lagoon; sea turtles nest on beaches; coral reefs support marine life.