Complete Information of Antigua and Barbuda at CountryGlobe.blogspot.com
Antigua and Barbuda
Map of Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda in World Atlas
Capital Saint John's
Land Area 170 Sq. Miles (470 Sq. Km)
Population 81799 (2011 Census)
Currency Antiguan Barbudan
Languages Antiguan Creole
Religion Christianity
Famous Places Of Antigua and Barbuda
Falmouth Harbor
This Harbor is a horseshoe-shaped natural harbor on the far south of the Island of Antigua. The small town of Falmouth lies close to its northern shore and the English Harbor is located close to the eastern shore. It is also near to eastern end of Shekerley Mountains, which is a range of hills skirting Antigua's south coast.
Fort James
This fort is at the entrance of the Harbor of St. John's Antigua and Barbuda. The fort was built in the 1706 to guard St. Johns's harbor and one of the forts built by the British in the 18th of Century. A Powder magazine, several cannons and the foundation of the fort's walls remain and they are the main attraction of the day and excellent view of the surrounding harbor.
Mount Obama
Formerly this mountains were known as Boggy Peak untill in August 4,2009 it was named as Mountain Obama on the name of Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States. It is the highest peak of Antigua and Barbuda in the island of the Antigua. It lies in the far-south of the island and rise the height of 402 meters (1319 ft.).
Museum Of Antigua And Barbuda
It is a museum in St. John's in Antigua and Barbuda. It is housed in the colonial Court House. This museum was built in 177 in the site of the first city market, and it is thew oldest building still use in the city. The museum displays the both Arawak and the colonial artifacts which were recovered on the archaeological digs on the islands. It is also a replica of Arawak house, the models of the sugar plantations, along with a history of the islands and Viv Richards' Cricket bat.
Saint John Cathedrel
It is also known as the St. John the Divine, the cathedral Church of the Diocese of North Eastern Caribbean and Arub. It is and Anglican church in the hilltop in the St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda.It was built in 1845 and now in its third incarnation, as 1863 and 1745's earthquakes destroyed the previous structures. The iron gates on the south face of the church are flanked by the pillars which display lead Biblical figures of St. John the Divine and St. John the Baptist.
Famous Foods Of Antigua and Barbuda
Callaloo
Fungee
Johnny cakes
Pepperpot
Roti
Tamarind
Ducana
Famous Sports in Antigua and Barbuda
Wind surfing
Cricket
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Football
Tennis
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