Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda (Spanish for “ancient” and “bearded”) is a twin-island country lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands (including Great Bird, Green, Guinea, Long, Maiden and York Islands and further south, the island of Redonda).
Separated by a few nautical miles, Antigua and Barbuda are in the middle of the Leeward Islands, part of the Lesser Antilles, Noth of the equator. The country is nicknamed “Land of 365 Beaches” due to the many beaches surrounding the islands. Its governance, language, and culture have all been strongly influenced by the British Empire, of which the country was formerly a part.

Country	Antigua and Barbuda
Population	91,295
Visa requirements	No Visa Required
Languages spoken	English
Currency used	Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD) $1 USD - $2.70 XCD
Area (km2)	440 km² ; (170 sq mi)

Things To Do

Antigua has a wide range of restaurants and eateries on offer from Cordon Bleue dining to take-aways. It is an interesting fact that this corner of the world seems to be one of the only places that McDonalds has not managed to conquer, as most Caribbean people prefer chicken to beef. I specifically do not advertise or show preferences about my travels, as so often tastes vary wildly, but Carol and I agree that one of the best meals we have ever had was Pork in stilton at Barrington's restaurant in the Royal Antiguan

History

The culture is predominantly a mixture of West African and British cultural influences.
Cricket is the national sport and Antigua has produced several famous cricket players including Sir Vivian Richards, Anderson "Andy" Roberts, and Richard "Richie" Richardson. Other popular sports include football, boat racing and surfing. (Antigua Sailing Week attracts locals and visitors from all over the world).

American popular culture and fashion also have a heavy influence. Most of the country's media is made up of major United States networks. Many Antiguans prefer to make a special shopping trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico.<p? Family and religion play an important roles in the lives of Antiguans. Most attend religious services on Sunday, although there is a growing number of Seventh-day Adventists who observe the Sabbath on Saturday.

The national Carnival held each August commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British West Indies, although on some islands, Carnival may celebrate the coming of Lent. Its festive pageants, shows, contests and other activities are a major tourist attraction.

Calypso and soca music, both originating primarily out of Trinidad, are important in Antigua and Barbuda.

Corn and sweet potatoes play an important role in Antiguan cuisine. For example, a popular Antiguan dish, Dukunais, a sweet, steamed dumpling made from grated sweet potatoes, flour and spices. One of the Antiguan staple foods, fungi , is a cooked paste made of cornmeal and water. Culture Image

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Nature

Antigua and Barbuda both are generally low-lying islands, which was formed with a mixture of volcanic activity and limestone. The highest point on Antigua is Mount Obama (formerly Boggy Peak), the remnant of a volcanic crater rising 402 meters (1319 ft). This mountain is located amid a bulge of hills of volcanic origin in the southwestern part of the island.

The limestone formations in the northeast are separated from the southwestern volcanic area by a central plain of clay formations. Barbuda's highest elevation is 42 meters (146 ft), part of the highland plateau east of Codrington. The shorelines of both islands are greatly indented with beaches, lagoons, and natural harbours. The islands are rimmed by reefs and shoals.

Beaches

Antigua and Barbuda is famous for its beaches, boastig a hefty 365 beaches, That's one beach for every day of the year. Barbuda is home to one of the pink sand beaches in the caribbean and is definitely a site to be seen and experienced.

Antigua and Barbuda