 Antigua/Barbuda
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
17 03 N, 61 48 W |
| Area |
total: 442.6 sq km (Antigua 280 sq km; Barbuda 161 sq km) land: 442.6 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes Redonda, 1.6 sq km |
| Climate |
tropical maritime; little seasonal temperature variation |
| Terrain |
mostly low-lying limestone and coral islands, with some higher volcanic areas |
| Population |
69,481 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
English (official), local dialects |
| Imports |
food and live animals, machinery and transport equipment, manufactures, chemicals, oil |
| Exports |
petroleum products 48%, manufactures 23%, machinery and transport equipment 17%, food and live animals 4%, other 8% |
| Hazards |
hurricanes and tropical storms (July to October); periodic droughts |
| Resources |
NEGL; pleasant climate fosters tourism |
| Geography |
Antigua has a deeply indented shoreline with many natural harbors and beaches; Barbuda has a very large western harbor |
| Nationality |
noun: Antiguan(s), Barbudan(s) adjective: Antiguan, Barbudan |
| Capital |
name: Saint John's geographic coordinates: 17 06 N, 61 51 W time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Internet Country Code |
.ag |
| Internet Users |
20,000 (2005) |
