Antigua and Barbuda is located in the Caribbean of the North American continent, with a population of 86,754, making it
the 199th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Saint John’s with a total population of 31,000. The
country encompasses 442.6 square kilometers making it the 198th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
the Caribbean Sea.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Heir Apparent Prince Charles,
achieves that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor General
Louisse Lake-Tack. Prime Minister Winston Baldwin Spencer is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that
status following legislative elections, when the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually
appointed Prime Minister by the Governor General and holds that position five years. Its form of government is a
constitutional parliamentary democracy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 1st of November 1981.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English and local dialects. It counts among its major religions Anglican,
Seventh Day Adventist, Pentecostal, Moravian, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of God and other Christian. As
sources of mass communication it has 4 AM, 2 FM and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Boggy Peak, its highest point at 402 meters, and the Caribbean Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Caribbean Sea, which measures 153 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism, construction and light
manufacturing. Its official currency is the East Caribbean Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua has a deeply indented shoreline with many natural
harbors and beaches and Barbuda has a very large western harbor.
the 199th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Saint John’s with a total population of 31,000. The
country encompasses 442.6 square kilometers making it the 198th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
the Caribbean Sea.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Heir Apparent Prince Charles,
achieves that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. She is represented by Governor General
Louisse Lake-Tack. Prime Minister Winston Baldwin Spencer is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that
status following legislative elections, when the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually
appointed Prime Minister by the Governor General and holds that position five years. Its form of government is a
constitutional parliamentary democracy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 1st of November 1981.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English and local dialects. It counts among its major religions Anglican,
Seventh Day Adventist, Pentecostal, Moravian, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of God and other Christian. As
sources of mass communication it has 4 AM, 2 FM and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Boggy Peak, its highest point at 402 meters, and the Caribbean Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Caribbean Sea, which measures 153 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism, construction and light
manufacturing. Its official currency is the East Caribbean Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua has a deeply indented shoreline with many natural
harbors and beaches and Barbuda has a very large western harbor.
| Baurbudan beach |
| Catherine's Café on Nelson's Dock in St. John's |
| Boggy Peak- Antigua and Barbuda's highest point |
| English Harbour from Shirley Heights- Antigua and Barbuda's southernmost point |
| Falmouth Harbour |
| Green Island- off Antigua- the easternmost point of Antigua and Barbuda |
| Jolly Harbour |
| Long Island |
| Half Moon Bay |
Antigua and Barbuda is bea-u-ti-ful, the right place to stretch out and just relax on a hot summer and I promise
you won't be bored unless you're crazy. One thing I hope to do would be tour all the islands. That includes the
small ones off the coast of Antigua. I hope to even have a plateful of that Italian Ravioli with an Antiguan twist. I
hope you are packing your bags!!!
you won't be bored unless you're crazy. One thing I hope to do would be tour all the islands. That includes the
small ones off the coast of Antigua. I hope to even have a plateful of that Italian Ravioli with an Antiguan twist. I
hope you are packing your bags!!!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Old Road Beach on the Caribbean Sea- Antigua and Barbuda's waterway and lowest point |
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| Old, old shipwreck on North sound |
| Saint John's- Antigua and Barbuda's capital and largest city |
| Italian Ravioli with an Antiguan twist |
| View form Fort James |
| Potworks Dam |
| Antigua and Barbuda children |
| Antigua and Barbuda Carnival dancers |
| Bird sanctuary on Antigua's Nonesuch Bay |
| Codrington on Barbuda |
| Pearns Point- Antigua and Barbuda's westernmost point |
| The Caves on Barbuda- Antigua and Barbuda's northernmost point |
| The Highlands on Barbuda |
| Sunset on Shoal Bay near Antigua's Cedar Grove |
| Spanish Bay on Barbuda |
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