In the world map Antigua and Barbuda, is located in the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea.
Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. St Johns is the capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda .It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands (including Great Bird, Green, Guinea, Long, Maiden and York Islands). Antigua and Barbuda is nicknamed "Land of 365 Beaches" due to the many beaches surrounding the land.
The total area covered by the island is 442.6 sq km, out of which Antigua covers 280 sq km and Barbuda covers 161 sq km.Its a very good place for sailing and snorkelling. English harnour, Mueseum, sea view farm village, Devils bridge, Frigate bird sanctury and Harmony Hall, in Browns Bay at Nonsuch Bay is a tourist place for the visitors.
Quick Facts
Country | Antigua |
Continent | North America |
Coordinates | 17°5'N61°48'W |
Capital | Saint John's |
Largest City | Saint John's |
Neighboring Countries | None |
Administrative divisions | 6 parishes and 2 dependencies |
Area | 170 sq mi |
Population | 89,069 (2012) |
Official Language | Antiguan Creole |
Currency | East Caribbean dollar(XCD) |
ISO Alpha-2 Code | AG |
ISO Alpha-3 Code | ATG |
ISO Numeric Code | 28 |
GDP | $1.535 billion (2012 est.) |
Calling code | 1 |
Time Zone | (UTC-04:00) |
Internet TLD | .ag |