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 |