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Country Details

Description: As the headquarters for the British fleet in the Caribbean during the 18th and 19th centuries, Antigua is an historic and very popular tourist destination. Cruise ships use the deep water port at St John's and its international airport serves jumbo jets from around the world. The island is known for its low humidity, shopping bargains, a passion for cricket by the locals, sugar cane fields, rain forests and small, scenic coastal villages. Barbuda (a dependency) 32 miles to the north, is sparsely populated and famous for hunting and diving venues. Redonda (a dependency) 25 miles to the southwest is an uninhabited rock.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Antigua and Barbuda

Capital City St. John's

Languages English (official), local dialects

Official Currency East Caribbean Dollar

Religions Anglican, Protestant sects, Roman Catholic

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Population 64,716

Land Area 440 sq km (170 sq miles)

Highest Point Boggy Peak (402 meters)

Time and Date in St. John's

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