Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda

Official name:Antigua and Barbuda
Date established:1 November 1981 (Independence from UK)
Region:Americas — Caribbean
Capital city:St. John’s
Population (2024 est.):~101,000
Area:442 km²
Density:~228/km²
Currency:East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Official language:English
Time zone:AST (UTC−4)
Calling code:+1-268
Major religions:Christianity (majority)
Emergency – Police:911
Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance:999
National symbol:Frigate bird
National flower:Dagger log (Agave karatto)
National animal:Hawksbill turtle
National sport:Cricket
Literacy rate:~99%
Human Development Index:0.788
GDP (nominal, 2024):~$2.1 billion
Major industry:Tourism, banking, agriculture
National festival:Carnival — late July/early August
Climate:Tropical maritime, humid

Map of Antigua and Barbuda