Antigua & Barbuda

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Area - 440 sq km / 170 sq ml Antigua 280 sq km / 108 sq ml, Barbuda 161 sq km / 62 sq ml, Redonda 1 sq km / 0.4 sq ml
Capital - St John's
Language - English
Currency - Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Population - 67,897
Life expectancy - 70
Literacy rate - 96%
Religions - Anglican
Physical features - low-lying tropical islands of limestone and coral, with volcanic outcrops - there are no rivers and the low rainfall result in frequent droughts. Redonda is an uninhabited island of volcanic rock rising to 305 m / 1,000 ft
Ethnic distribution - almost entirely of African decent
Exports - sea-island cotton, rum, lobsters, plus tourism.

Antigua and Barbuda is a dual-island nation known for its beaches, and is a favorite destination for yachtsmen. Tourist facilities are widely available. English is the primary language. Banking facilities and ATMs are available throughout the island. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Antigua and Barbuda for additional information.

Culture and Customs: http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=9
http://www.antiguamuseums.org/cultural.htm

Places to See: http://www.antiguanice.com/antigua_barbuda_barbuda_places_to_visit.htm
http://www.bahamasgateway.net/antigua_barbuda_vacation_visits.htm
http://www.govisitcaribbean.com/antigua-barbuda/places-to-see.asp

Events: Antigua Sailing Week
Carnival

Food and Drink: http://www.placesonline.com/central_america/antigua_&_barbuda/food_and_drink.asp
http://www.foodanddrink-caribbean.com/index.asp

Music: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Antigua_and_Barbuda

History: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1202625.stm

Health: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/AntiguaAndBarbuda.aspx

Personal Safety, Entry/Exit Requirements, Traffic Safety: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1118.html

Embassy: Antigua and Barbuda are covered by the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, which is in located in the Wildey Business Park in suburban Wildey, south and east of downtown Bridgetown. The main number for the Consular Section is (246) 431-0225; after hours, the Embassy duty officer can be reached by calling (246) 436-4950. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, except local and U.S. holidays.