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Antigua and Barbuda

General Information about Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda are two small islands that form one nation in the Caribbean near the Atlantic Ocean. The tiny uninhabited island of Redonda is also politically part of this nation. About 69,000 people live on the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua, the larger island is home to most of this population. English is the official language spoken throughout the country but some local dialects are also spoken. Anglican is the primary religion followed in Antigua and Barbuda, though other religions such as Seventh Day Adventist, Roman Catholic and Methodist have minority followings. Antigua and Barbuda's capital city Saint John's is situated on the coast of the Caribbean sea on the Antigua island.

Antigua's most popular attraction is Nelson's Dockyard. Nelson's Dockyard is a national park which dates from the 1700's but was abandoned in 1899 then rebuilt in the 1950's. It now contains shops markets and restauants. Antigua and Barbuda boast over 365 beaches in total where many water activities such as surfing, snorkelling and waterskiing are popular.

Climate

Find Out About the Climate Of Antigua And Barbuda

The islands of Antigua and Barbuda experience a pleasant tropical climate with warm and dry conditions all year round. The humidity levels are low in Antigua and Barbuda and the climate is tempered by sea breezes and the trade winds. The best months to visit are between May and November with averages of up to 30 degrees. However you should be prepared for some tropical storms during as they are at their peak during these months. January is the coolest month with averages of 25 degrees while August is the warmest averaging between 28 and 30 degrees. The average rainfall for Antigua and Barbuda is approxamately 40 inches.

Geography

Geographical Information On Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda which is set in the Caribbean is a group of islands set in the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Antigua which is the largest island measures 280 square kilometres while Barbuda is just 161 square metres with a total of 442.6 square kilometres. The coastline of the islands covers a total area of 153 kilometres which also includes the island of Redonda which is just 1.6 square kilometres. The terrain of the islands is mainly low lying limestone with many beautiful coral islands. Some areas of Antigua and Barbuda are also of volcanic origin.The highest point of the islands can be located on Antigua which is known as Boggy Peak and rises to over 402 metres. Antigua is split into six parishes of St George, St John, St Mary, St Paul, St Peter, and St Philip with most of the population living on St John which is the capital.

Economy

Learn About The Economy Of Antigua and Barbuda

The economy of Antigua and Barbuda mainly revolves around the tourism area which accounts for over half the the islands national GDP. The service industry employs more than 80 percent of the populaton while contributing just over 70 percent of the economy. The Industry sector is next and offers over 20 percent of the economy while employing just over 10 percent of the population. The main industry trades are tourism, construction, light manufacturing, such as clothing, alcohol, and household appliances. The agricultural industry is rather low with the main produces being cotton, fruits, sugarcan and livestock.. The main exports of Antigua and Barbuda are petroleum products, manufactures, machinery and transport equopment as well as food and live animals. The official currency of Antigua and Barbuda are the East Caribbean Dollar.

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