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GENERAL INFORMATION

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

Antigua has a land area of 108 sq. miles located at latitude 17°  5' North and longitude 61° 45' West in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean.

Antigua is about 13 miles across with a coastline peppered with numerous coves and bays, many with beautiful white-sand beaches. The south-west corner is hilly, rising to 402 meters at Boggy Peak, the island's highest point.

Barbuda, a low-lying coral island is located 32 miles north of Antigua and has a land area of approximately 64 sq. miles. Barbuda encompasses the expansive Codrington lagoon, which is bound by a long undeveloped beach.

The country's boundaries also include Redonda, and uninhabited rocky islet less than 1 sq. mile in size which lies 32 miles south-west of Antigua.

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ACCOMMODATION Properties range from shared rooms in hostels, to some of the most beautiful luxury villas in the Caribbean.

AIRLINES Antigua is a major hub in the region so many regional and international airlines fly here.

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FACTS AND FIGURES The country's data.

ANTIGUA SAFETY & SECURITY tips for a safer stay in Antigua.

CUSTOMS/ETIQUETTE Tips for a most comfortable stay.

DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION Embassies and consulates around the world.

DUTY FREE SHOPPING is available to visitors, in St. John's and at the airport.

ELECTRIC VOLTAGE 110 as well as 220 volts can be found on the island.

EMERGENCIES CONTACT NUMBERS Print this page and bring it with you for peace of mind.

ENTERING AND EXITING ANTIGUA Taxes and visa requirements.

MEDICAL FACILITIES General practitioners, public hospital and clinics and private facilities.

MONEY, EXCHANGE, BANKS Eastern Caribbean Dollar, how and where to exchange it.

PERSONAL SAFETY, SUN & SEA Tips to keep safe during your stay.

PHONE AND INTERNET Many communications options are available on the island.

POST OFFICE Mail and courier services.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Antigua & Barbuda's official public holidays.

RADIO Many radio stations that broadcast nationally, regionally and on the web.

SHOPPING HOURS Normal shopping hours and other general information.

TELEVISION, CABLE AND SATELLITE Available island wide and provided in all accomodations.

TOURISTS OFFICES In Antigua and around the world.

TRAVELLING WITH PETS Obtaining permits and other important information.

VISA INFO & CONSULAR OFFICES Entry requirements and Consular Offices Contacts

 

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