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Santa Maria la Antigua,
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What special name was given to Antigua?
it a spanish name by christopher Columbus
How did christropher Columbus get the name antigua?
It was one of the islands in the West Indies that he discovered.
How did Antigua get its name?
Christopher Columbus landed on his second voyage in 1493 and gave the island the name Antigua.Antigua was named by the Portuguese Explorer Christopher Columbus, who dubbed the island "Santa Maria de la Antigua." However, it is also locally referred to as "Wadadli," which was the name used by the Arawak Indians who once inhabited the island.
Who discovered Antigua?
Christopher Columbus, but he never landed.
What is the name of the continent where antigua is located?
Antigua is an island in the country of Antigua and Barbuda. It is located in North America.
What is the native name for antigua and barbuda?
The Arawaks called the Antigua and Barbuda Wa'ladli, the Caribs called it Wa'omoni. Most commonly known as Wadadli.
Where did antigua get the name from?
Antigua, one of the island component of the twin island nation of Antigua & Barbuda got its name from Santa Maria La Antigua. It was an icon or image in the Spanish Seville Cathedral. Christopher Columbus gave that name in 1493 as he sailed by the island. Today, the picturesque island is one of the premier luxury travel destinations of those who want adventures in ever-green tropics, forests, and wetlands. The magnificent coastal line of the island has become a perfect setting for sailing such that international sailing regattas has chosen the island as their stage.
What is the nickname for antigua?
The nickname of Antigua is Wadadli! That is their name in their original language.
What is the name of the biggest town in antigua?
Saint John's is the biggest town in Antigua.
Facts about the island of antigua?
Antigua is an island state in the Leeward islands of the Caribbean. Antigua was discovered by Columbus in 1493. Antigua became a British colony in 1667 and was a British associated state from 1967 until independence in 1981. Area, 442 square kilometers (171 square miles) Capital, St John's.
What is the other name for Antigua?
Wadadli
Is Antigua a noun?
Yes, the word 'Antigua' is a noun, a proper noun, the name of a specific place.
