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| BACKGROUND: As the headquarters fr the british fleet in the Caribbean during the 18th and 19th centuries, Antigua is an historic and very popular tourist detination. Cruise ships use the deep water port at St John and it's international airport serves jumbos from all over the world. The island is known for its low humidity, shopping bargains, a passion for cricket by the locals, sugar cane fields, rain forests ans small scenic coastal villages. |
| QUICK FACTS AND FIGURES: Official Name: Antigua and Barbuda Capital City: Saint John's Languages: English, local dialects Official Currency: East Caribbean Dollar Religions: Anglican, Protestant, Catholic Population: 67.448 Land area: 440 sq km |
| Great snorkeling and diving opportunities |
| Difficult roads........ |
| The beaches are like in our dreams..... |