| Surface
: The island of Antigua is approximately
108 square miles (280 sq. km.) while Barbuda is about 62 square miles
(160 sq.km.). The State of Antigua and Barbuda is also made up of the
0.6 square miles (1.6 sq. km) islet of Redonda which is uninhabited.
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| Population :
Antigua’s population is approximately
78,000 with about 30,000 residing in and around the capital of St.
John’s. The population of Barbuda is around 2,000, most of whom
reside in the Codrington. |
| Electricity:
Part of the island is 110 volts, the remainder is 220 volts. Most
hotels have both voltages available. |
| Climate: The climate is tropical
and mild. Temperatures range from 24C (76F) to
30C (86F). August and September tend to be the
hottest months while January and February, the coolest months. The
average rainfall is about 42 inches per year. Rainfall is heaviest
during the summer. The overall pleasant year-round climate is
maintained by the cool trade winds and low humidity |
| Visas:
Visitors from the USA, Canada and the UK may enter the country for
stays of less than six months with either a valid passport or a birth
certificate with a raised seal and a photo ID. Most other visitors,
including citizens of Australia, New Zealand and Western European
countries, must have passports but do not need visas. Officially all
visitors need a round-trip or onward ticket |
| Capital : Saint John's ( Antigua ) |
| System :
Antigua's democratic government is heavily influenced by the
English parliamentary system. The Parliament is made up of two houses:
the lower house and the upper house. The lower house, also known as
the House of Representatives, is made up of 17 members, who are
elected by the people. The upper house, also known as the Senate, is
made up of nominated people with a majority going to the party of the
present government. Administration of the government is based on the
system of Cabinet of Ministers and is headed by the Prime Minister.
Each Minister is required to be a member of one house in the
Parliament. Elections are done every five years. |
| Languages : English, local dialects |
| Religions : anglican (44%), protestan (40%), catholic (10%) |
| Money :
East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) |
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