About the island
Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) and
Barbuda are an island nation, roughly 17 degrees north of
the equator. The islands are part of the Lesser Antilles, a long chain
of islands, wrapped around the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea, on
the western boundary with the Atlantic Ocean.
Antigua is known to have a deeply indented shoreline
with many natural harbors and beaches; Barbuda is
known for its very large western harbor.
Capital: Saint John's (Antigua)
Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean
Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico
Size: 100 square miles (259 square km), 2.5 times
the size of Washington, DC.
Population: 68,722
Language: English
Climate: Temperatures range from the mid-seventies
in the winter to the mid-eighties in the summer. Annual rainfall averages
only 45 inches, making it the sunniest of the Eastern Caribbean islands,
and the northeast trade winds are nearly constant.
Terrain: Mostly low-lying limestone and coral islands,
with some higher volcanic areas. The highest point on the island is
Boggy Peak at 1,318 feet (402 meters).
Currency: East Caribbean dollar
Tourism info: Call Antigua and Barbuda Department
of Tourism and Trade (305) 381-6762, (888) 268-4227
Getting there from Miami: Anguilla is located 1,322
miles miles (2,127 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the
Island is to fly.
Travel Requirement:
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
requires all U.S. citizens, citizens of the British Territory of Bermuda,
and citizens of Canada and Mexico visiting Antigua and
Barbuda to have a passport or other secure document that
establishes the bearer’s nationality to enter or re-enter the
United States.
Attractions
There is a huge choice of tours in Antigua, from
eco tours and snorkeling to land tours, yacht charters and sport fishing.
Each tour in Antigua will give you a different way to discover the
island.
This sovereign nation state consists of a number of islands, of which
Antigua is the largest, and most populated. Barbuda,
just north of Antigua is the other main island. The islands have a
tropical climate, with fairly constant temperatures year round. The
un-inhabited island of Redonda is 35 miles (56 km)
southwest of Antigua.
The islands are mostly low-lying, with the
highest point being Boggy Peak. The main town is the capital Saint
John's on Antigua; Barbuda's
largest town is Codrington.
Getting around
Receiving daily international flights,
VC Bird Airport is a hub for onward travel to other
island destinations, with 3 local small plane operators flying in
and out daily. The closest islands are Barbuda,
Montserrat, Guadeloupe, St.
Kitts, Nevis, St Martin
and Dominica.
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates
vary by island, they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles
and scooters are also available for rent at most popular tourist
centers.
Rental cars are also available. You can use your home driver’s
license but you'll need to purchase a temporary Anguilla driver's
license for $20. Remember, when you take to the road, British rules
apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians should
remember to look right before crossing streets.
Many hotels offer Internet acces. There are also many internet cafes
located around the country particularly in St. John’s,
Jolly Harbour and English Harbour.
The departure tax payable by tourists when leaving Antigua is US$
20.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to Anguilla.
United State diplomatic representation
Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda
610 Fifth Avenue, Suite 311, New York, 10020
Phone: (212) 541-4117
Fax: (212) 757-1607
www.antigua-barbuda.org
Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda
25 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 300, Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 381-6762
Fax: (305) 381-7908
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Web links
Antigua
and Barbuda - Wikipedia
Visit Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
CIA
Factbook --Antigua and Barbuda
The CIA factbook says the dual-island nation's agricultural production
is focused on the domestic market and constrained by a limited water
supply and a labor shortage stemming from the lure of higher wages
in tourism and construction.
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