Antigua, pronounced An-Tee-Ga, is an island in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region. The islands circumference is roughly 87 km (54mi) and its area is 821 Km2 (108 sq mi). Its population is estimated at 86, 754. The country relies mainly on tourism, with the agricultural sector serving the domestic market.
The capital city of Antigua is St.John’s. The capital is situated in the north-west and has a deep harbour which is able to accommodate large cruise ships.
The country’s official currency is the East Caribbean dollar. However, many prices in the tourist-oriented business are shown in US dollars. The EC dollar is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of $1 US = $2.7169 EC.
The major Antiguan sport is cricket. Sir Vivian (“Viv”) Richards is one of the most famous Antiguan, who played for, and captained the West Indies team. Being surrounded by water, sailing has been one of the most popular sports for years with the Antigua Sailing week and Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. The island is bordered by the Atlantic and Caribbean ocean.
Places To See in Antigua
- Nelson’s Dockyard
- Betty’s Hope
- Devil’s Bridge
- Harmony Hall
- Shirley Heights
- Ziplining
- Stingray City
Devil's Bridge
