The dual-island nation's agricultural production is focused on the domestic market. Tourism continues to dominate the economy. Barbuda is a quiet, single-village island and gets very few independent visitors, mainly ardent bird watchers and a few yachties enjoying its clear waters and tranquil beaches. Antigua is a touch more happening, but the pace is still deliciously slow. Antigua is located east of Puerto Rico and Barbuda its sister island, is north of Antigua.
Area: 170 sq km
Population: 66,422
Capital: Saint John's
People: Black, British, Portuguese, Lebanese, and Syrian
Language: English
Religion: Anglican Church (about 50%), Roman Catholic, and Moravian
Government: Constitutional Monarchy within the British Commonwealth
GDP: US$524 million
Major Industries: Tourism, agriculture, fishing, and light manufacturing
Major Trading Partners: USA, UK, Canada, Barbados, and Guyana |
