ABOUT ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Antigua & Barbuda is an island nation in the Eastern Caribbean, consisting of two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda. The island nation is located among the Leeward Islands, close to Trinidad and Tobago, Montserrat, and Anguilla.
Antigua & Barbuda is a member of the United Nations (UN), the British Commonwealth, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the Organization of American States (OAS), along with many other international organizations worldwide.
With about 365 famous beaches, Antigua is a paradise full of allure and is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. Therefore, tourism is the main economic driver, boosting GDP growth and generating about 60% of the island’s income.
Language
English
Capital
St. John's
Acreage
440 km² (rank 195)
Population (2014)
91,295 people (rank 199)
Population density
186 people/km²
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar