Antigua and Barbuda

The Spanish did not colonize Antigua as the Caribs were aggressive and there was not fresh water on the island. The English took over to run sugar plantations. In 1981 the country became independent but the Elizabeth II remains the Queen of Antigua and Barbuda. The twin islands rely on tourism as main source of income - it is not all that difficult to understand why tourists come here...
91’000 people
GDP/capita (nom/PPP) 13’400 / 18’000 USD