Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico.
The Siboney were the first people to inhabit the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 B.C., but the Arawaks populated the islands when Christopher C ...
Longitude: -61.8
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Antigua and Barbuda:
2,879.825 km
Terrain:
Mostly low-lying limestone and coral islands, with some higher volcanic areas.
Natural Resources:
NEGL; pleasant climate fosters tourism.
Industries:
Tourism, construction, light manufacturing (clothing, alcohol, household appliances).
Population: 102,634
The island of Antigua is home to approximately 97% of the population; nearly the entire population of Barbuda lives in Codrington.
Area: 442 km2
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Antigua has a deeply indented shoreline with many natural harbors and beaches; Barbuda has a large western harbor.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XCD | Eastern Caribbean dollar | $ |
Capital City: Saint John's
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:38 am (GMT-04:00)
The flag of Antigua and Barbuda has a red field with an inverted isosceles triangle based on the top edge and spanning the height of the field. This triangle has three horizontal bands of black, light blue and white, with the light blue band half the height of the two other bands. The top half of a golden-yellow sun is situated in the lower two-third of the black band to depict a rising sun.
Bordering Countries
Antigua and Barbuda has no bordering countries.
Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Antigua and Barbuda
You're in for a treat! Antigua and Barbuda is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich cultural heritage
- Diverse marine life and coral reefs
- Hurricane season from June to November
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited public transportation
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Antiguan cuisine features seafood, rice, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include ducana and pepperpot.
- Fungee, a cornmeal dish, is widely enjoyed.
- Relax on Half Moon Bay
- Visit the Nelson's Dockyard
- Explore the Devil's Bridge
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