Antigua and Barbuda
Island Key Sectors
- Construction
- Tourism
- Financial services
- Transportation
- ICT
- Light Manufacturing
Island Description
Antigua and Barbuda is a country encompassing its two namesake islands and several smaller islands. Positioned where the Atlantic and Caribbean meet, it's known for reef-lined beaches, rainforests and resorts. Antigua's English Harbour is a yachting hub and the site of historic Nelson's Dockyard, now part of a national park. In the capital, St John's, the national museum displays indigenous and colonial artefacts.
Island Key Facts
Official Name: Antigua and Barbuda
Capital: St John's
Area: 442 sq km (Antigua 281 sq km; Barbuda 161 sq km)
Continent: North America
Population: 83,000
Languages: English
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)