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A week-long boat race called Antigua Sailing Week takes place in the waters near English Harbour in the parish of St. Paul's, Antigua. One of Antigua's most notable occasions is it. [10] It was established in 1967 [11] and is regarded as one of the top regattas in the world, averaging 100 yachts, 1500 competitors, and 5000 spectators each year.
The largest island of Antigua, is 21 km (about a dozen miles) across and 281 km 2 (about a hundred square miles) in area. [1] Barbuda covers 161 km 2 (62 sq mi) while Redonda encompasses 2.6 km 2 (1.0 sq mi). [1] The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's, located at St. John's Harbour on the northwest coast of Antigua. [1]
Antigua and Barbuda [c] is a sovereign archipelagic country composed of Antigua, Barbuda, and numerous other small islands.Antigua and Barbuda has a total area of 440 km 2 (170 sq mi), making it one of the smallest countries in the Caribbean.
Turner Beach in Antigua. Antigua (/ æ n ˈ t iː ɡ ə / ann-TEE-gə), [2] also known as Waladli or Wadadli by the local population, is an island in the Lesser Antilles.It is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda.
It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands (including Great Bird, Green, Guinea, Long, Maiden and York Islands and further south, the island of Redonda). Its governance, language, and culture have all been strongly influenced by the British Empire, of which the country was formerly a part.
Most of the highest mountains and hills of Antigua are located in the Shekerley Mountains, while all of the highest points of Barbuda are located in the Barbuda Highlands. Out of the sixty-five named peaks in the country, the tallest is Boggy Peak , at a height of 402 metres.
Symbol Image References Flag [2]Coat of arms [3]National dress Plaid dress designed by Heather Doram [4]National flower Dagger log flower [1]National animal European fallow deer
During the Ceramic period from 500 BC–1500 AD, Antigua and Barbuda was primarily inhabited by the Arawak. This is the earliest time period in the country's history that a majority ethnic group has been able to be determined. [1]