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Antigua, Caribbean island in Saint Philip, Antigua and Barbuda

Located at the junction of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, Antigua extends across 281 square kilometers of limestone formations and volcanic hills.

English settlers colonized the island in 1632, establishing sugar plantations that relied on enslaved African workers until emancipation in 1834.

The Antigua Carnival celebrates the end of slavery through traditional music performances, street parades, and food festivals each summer.

The island maintains direct flight connections with North America and Europe through V.C. Bird International Airport, operating multiple daily services.

Antigua contains 365 beaches along its perimeter, allowing visitors to experience a different stretch of sand for each day of the year.

Location: Antigua and Barbuda

Capital city: Saint John's

Part of: Leeward Islands, Lesser Antilles, Windward Islands

GPS coordinates: 17.08500,-61.80000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44

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