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Antigua and Barbuda

Americas · Caribbean

Capital
Saint John's
Population
96.3K
Area
442 km²
Region
Caribbean
Languages
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Antigua and Barbuda
Americas · Caribbean
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ContinentAmericas · Caribbean
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Antigua and Barbuda is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Viv Richards

athlete

He is one of cricket's greatest batsmen and a national icon of Antigua and Barbuda.

Local Delicacy

Fungee and pepperpot

This is the national dish, pairing cornmeal dumplings with a hearty stew.

National Symbols

National animalFallow deer
National birdMagnificent frigatebird

Famous Landmark & Geography

Nelson's Dockyard, a famous landmark of Antigua and Barbuda

Nelson's Dockyard

This restored Georgian naval dockyard is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropSugarcane

Sugarcane was historically the dominant cash crop and remains the country's most iconic agricultural crop.

Most grown fruitMango

Mango is widely grown in home gardens and small farms and is one of the islands' best-known fruits.

Major Cities

Saint John's All Saints Liberta

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Mount Obama402 m
2Boggy Peak402 m

Major Airports

V. C. Bird International Airport · St. John's
IATA ANUICAO TAPA
Codrington Airport · Codrington
IATA BBQICAO TAPH

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Steelpan

Steelpan is a leading sound in Antiguan carnival and wider Caribbean popular music.

2
Drum kit

Drum kit drives calypso, soca, reggae, and live dance bands across Antigua and Barbuda.

3
Guitar

Guitar is widely used in reggae, calypso, and church-based music traditions.

4
Bass guitar

Bass guitar is essential to the rhythmic foundation of soca, reggae, and calypso groups.

5
Trumpet

Trumpet is prominent in brass sections for carnival bands and festive street music.

Traditional Dress

Local people in the traditional dress of Antigua and Barbuda

Traditional Antiguan dress (illustration)