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Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda
Capital
Saint John's
Population
93K
Area
443 km²
Language
English

Antigua and Barbuda is a country in Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Saint John's, with a population of approximately 93K and a total area of 443 km². The official language is English and the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

📊 Quick Facts about Antigua and Barbuda

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Population
93K
total residents
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Total Area
443 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
210/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$1.9B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$20,430
per person
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Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English
official
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Coastline
153 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC-4
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1981
established
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Local Time in Saint John's

Antigua and Barbuda covers an area of 443 km² with a population density of 210/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.9B ($20,430 per capita) and gained independence in 1981. It has a coastline of 153 km.

Did You Know?

Antigua famously has 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. Nelson's Dockyard, built in the 1700s, is the world's only continuously working Georgian-era dockyard and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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✈️ Travel Information for Antigua and Barbuda

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Best Time to Visit
December–April
Tropical, dry season December–April
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Cost of Travel
Mid–Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Antigua and Barbuda travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Antigua and Barbuda on the Map

Street-level photo from Saint John's
📍 Saint John's · 1/2
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Antigua and Barbuda World Rankings

1st
Beaches
365 beaches, one for every day of the year
1st
Sailing
Home to Antigua Sailing Week, Caribbean's premier regatta
1st
English Harbour
Best-preserved British naval dockyard in the Caribbean
1st
Cricket
Home of cricketing legend Sir Viv Richards

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Antigua and Barbuda

What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?

The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is Saint John's.

What continent is Antigua and Barbuda in?

Antigua and Barbuda is located in North America, in the Caribbean region.

What currency does Antigua and Barbuda use?

Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). The international calling code is +1-268.

What is the GDP of Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda has a GDP of $1.9B, with a GDP per capita of $20,430.

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