Antigua and Barbuda flag

Country in North America

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda belongs to North America. The capital city is Saint Johns.

CapitalSaint Johns
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar
Population104k

Key Facts

RegionCaribbean
GovernmentConstitutional parliamentary monarchy
Independence1981
Area443 km2
Population density222/km2
Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Calling code+1-268
Drives onLeft

Quick View

HDI
0.826
Safety index
52.0
Internet access
76%
Life expectancy
77.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Boggy Peak402 m
Mount Obama399 m
Signal Hill168 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity97%
  • No religion2%
  • Other1%
  • Islam0%

Why Visit

365 BeachesOne beach for every day of the year, from sheltered coves to open Atlantic shores.
English HarbourNelson's Dockyard — a Georgian naval station, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sailing MeccaAntigua Sailing Week draws competitors from around the world each April.
Shirley HeightsA clifftop lookout with sweeping harbour views and a legendary Sunday party.
Caribbean WatersWarm turquoise waters ideal for snorkelling, kayaking and kitesurfing.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Saint John's
22k
All Saints
3k
Liberta
2.5k

Climate Overview

25CJan avg.
28CJul avg.
1,000 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical maritimeClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar
Official languageEnglish
National day1 November
Electricity230V, Type A/B