Country - North America
Why visit
Antigua and Barbuda is a two-island Caribbean country built around sailing, reef beaches, and maritime history. Antigua has the harbors and resort base, while Barbuda adds pink-sand beaches and one of the region's great frigatebird colonies.
How to use this result
Antigua & Barbuda works best as a first-pass travel idea. Start with the region, season, and themes on this page, then compare flights, entry rules, safety guidance, and local transport before treating it as a real option.
Use Saint John's as the administrative starting point, then check whether the strongest trip idea is actually the capital, a coastal area, a nature route, or another city in Antigua & Barbuda.
At a glance
Location
17.1°, -61.8°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
442 km²
171 mi²
Country population
94k
213/km²
Subregion
Caribbean
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)
XCD
Dial
+1268
Language
English
Demonym
Antiguan, Barbudan
Internet
.ag
UN
Member state
ISO code
AG / ATG
Where in the world
17.1° - -61.8°
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Frequently asked about Antigua & Barbuda
Saint John's is the capital of Antigua & Barbuda.
Antigua & Barbuda uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($), ISO code XCD.
The primary language is English.
No, Antigua & Barbuda has a coastline.
The calling code is +1268.
Dec–Apr. Check current weather and local events before booking.
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